Despite following a surprisingly simple narrative, John Wick has only risen in popularity over the years. Now, the fourth installment of the hit action franchise is soon coming to theaters, and the latest batch of character posters perfectly encapsulates why the scales are much bigger this time.
When we started with the titular retired assassin, he was a one-man army out for vengeance. The movie had its fair share of A-listers, but none of them had a prominent role. In fact, one could argue that even John Wick’s P30L pistol had a more discernible presence in the film. That’s no overstatement, and the franchise actually takes pride in the fact that it mostly centers around Wick going from corridor to corridor and absolutely massacring the villain mob in the most satisfying ways imaginable.
That being said, Chapter 3 decided to shake things up a bit and give Wick an ally. Now, with the release of Chapter 4 character posters, one thing has become absolutely clear: This is no longer a movie franchise centering around a single man. There are simply too many players in the upcoming entry for that to be the case anymore, so in case you missed all the promo clips, here’s a perfect reminder in the form of character posters.
First off, here are some series regulars starting with Laurence Fishburne as Bowery King.
You ready? Laurence Fishburne is Bowery King. pic.twitter.com/r65sDqPgom
— John Wick: Chapter 4 (@JohnWickMovie) February 15, 2023
Ian McShane returns as Winston, the owner of the New York Continental Hotel.
Just have fun out there. Ian McShane is Winston. pic.twitter.com/X5gBtp9gld
— John Wick: Chapter 4 (@JohnWickMovie) February 15, 2023
Lance Reddick reprises Charon, the NY Continental’s concierge.
Such is life. Lance Reddick is Charon. pic.twitter.com/BlpacQdP7a
— John Wick: Chapter 4 (@JohnWickMovie) February 15, 2023
As for some of the newcomers, we have Clancy Brown as the ominous Harbinger.
Ambition is not wisdom. Clancy Brown is The Harbinger. pic.twitter.com/X8xxSz9ED1
— John Wick: Chapter 4 (@JohnWickMovie) February 15, 2023
Scott Adkins looks every bit the corrupt business mogul as Killa.
A profitable opportunity. Scott Adkins is Killa. pic.twitter.com/OAZuda1HrQ
— John Wick: Chapter 4 (@JohnWickMovie) February 15, 2023
Shamier Anderson is a badass bounty hunter who goes by The Tracker.
Claim the bounty. Shamier Anderson is The Tracker. pic.twitter.com/LKZZNEdpgM
— John Wick: Chapter 4 (@JohnWickMovie) February 15, 2023
Bill Skarsgård is the new manager; Marquis de Gramont.
New management. Bill Skarsgård is The Marquis de Gramont. pic.twitter.com/wXbsZOioFI
— John Wick: Chapter 4 (@JohnWickMovie) February 15, 2023
Meet Caine, portrayed by Donnie Yen.
Say your goodbyes. Donnie Yen is Caine. pic.twitter.com/OGdODB9ilX
— John Wick: Chapter 4 (@JohnWickMovie) February 15, 2023
Rina Sawayama is Akira, and she’ll slay your enemies.
Slay your enemies. Rina Sawayama is Akira. pic.twitter.com/xMze12CUaU
— John Wick: Chapter 4 (@JohnWickMovie) February 15, 2023
Last but not least, we have the eternally brilliant Hiroyuki Sanada as Shimazu.
Do you want a good death? Hiroyuki Sanada is Shimazu. pic.twitter.com/vQhSjGRG26
— John Wick: Chapter 4 (@JohnWickMovie) February 15, 2023
This has all the makings of the greatest action movie we’ve ever seen. March 24 can’t come soon enough.
