K.T Simpson
“Rogue One” and “xXx : Return of Xander Cage” star Donnie Yen has joined the cast of Lionsgate’s “John Wick 4”.
Per Deadline, director Chad Stahelski has cast the successful actor-filmmaker as “an old friend of [Keanu] Reeves’ super assassin John Wick, who shares his same history and many of the same enemies.”
Shay Hatten and Michael Finch wrote the latest instalment of the action franchise, which begins shooting this summer shooting on location in France, Germany and Japan. Japanese-British pop superstar Rina Sawayama is also onboard.
“We are very lucky to have Donnie Yen join the franchise,” said Stahelski. “I am looking forward to working with him in this exciting new role.”
Added producer Basil Iwanyk: “Donnie Yen will bring a vibrant and powerful energy to the franchise. We were determined to bring him on board to John Wick 4 and are thrilled for the opportunity to have such a major talent to collaborate with Keanu.”
