Keanu Reeves Spills Exciting Details on John Wick: Chapter 4 (Extended) | The Tonight Show

Summary

In this engaging transcript, Keanu Reeves shares amusing anecdotes from his encounters with fans, including a memorable restaurant birthday celebration and a 'wedding crash' in London. He discusses his passion for comic books and his involvement in creating 'Brzrkr,' a successful indie comic series, which is set to become a Netflix film. Reeves also talks about the highly anticipated 'John Wick: Chapter 4,' revealing details of the action-packed film, its impressive cast, and the themes explored in the movie. The conversation is filled with humor, admiration for his work, and a sneak peek at a thrilling clip from the upcoming film.

Takeaways

• 🎤 Keanu Reeves had a memorable encounter with the host at a restaurant in L.A., where the host sent him an olive and later the entire restaurant sang 'Happy Birthday' to him, despite it not being his birthday.
• 🎵 Keanu joined in singing 'Hey Jude' with a guitarist at the restaurant, creating a fun and spontaneous moment that was enjoyed by all.
• 🤷‍♂️ Keanu humorously admits he might have been the odd one out in a viral photo where he appeared at a wedding in London, which he was actually invited to for a photo opportunity.
• 📚 Keanu co-wrote the comic book 'Brzrkr' with Matt Kindt and illustrator Ron Garney, which became the highest selling indie comic of the 21st century with its first issue selling over 615,000 copies.
• 💡 The idea for 'Brzrkr' came from imagining a character that is half-god, half-immortal, cursed with violence, and has been alive for 80,000 years.
• 🎬 Netflix has shown interest in turning 'Brzrkr' into a movie, which Keanu Reeves is excited about and is considering making it happen.
• 🔫 'John Wick: Chapter 4' is praised as the best installment in the series, with stunning action sequences and cinematography that feels like classic cinema.
• 🏇 Keanu Reeves performs a variety of action scenes in 'John Wick: Chapter 4', including horseback riding, using nunchucks, and driving cars with no doors or windows.
• 🌟 The film introduces new characters that expand the world of the High Table, played by notable actors such as Donnie Yen, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Rina Sawayama.
• 🎭 Keanu Reeves appreciates the inventive direction of Chad Stahelski, who creates unique environments and storytelling methods for the action in 'John Wick: Chapter 4'.
• 🎥 The action in 'John Wick: Chapter 4' is meticulously choreographed, with some improvisation that still ends well and no harm to humans during the making of the film.

Q & A

What was the humorous incident that occurred at the restaurant involving the guest and the host?

The host sent an olive to the guest as a joke, and later, the entire restaurant sang 'Happy Birthday' to the guest, even though it wasn't his birthday.

How did the guest describe the experience of singing 'Hey Jude' at the restaurant?

The guest found it amazing and enjoyed the impromptu performance, even harmonizing with himself during the 'Nah, nah, nah' part of the song.

What is the name of the comic book series co-created by the guest?

The comic book series is called 'Brzrkr' and is a 12-issue limited series co-created with Matt Kindt and Ron Garney.

What was the record-breaking achievement of the first issue of 'Brzrkr'?

The first issue of 'Brzrkr' sold over 615,000 copies, making it the highest selling indie comic of the 21st century.

What is the central concept of the 'Brzrkr' character?

The 'Brzrkr' character is half God, half immortal, and has been alive for 80,000 years. He is cursed with violence and doesn't know who his father is.

How did the idea for 'Brzrkr' come about?

The idea for 'Brzrkr' originated from the question of what would happen if there was a character that could punch people through the chest and was both half God and immortal.

What is the status of the 'Brzrkr' movie adaptation?

Netflix has expressed interest in making 'Brzrkr' into a movie, and the guest is open to the idea of it being made.

What is the title of the next installment in the 'John Wick' series?

The next installment is titled 'John Wick: Chapter 4'.

What new elements can audiences expect in 'John Wick: Chapter 4'?

The new movie features 14 action sequences, new characters that expand the world of the High Table, and a variety of inventive action scenes including horseback riding and driving scenes with no doors or windows.

Who are some of the new characters introduced in 'John Wick: Chapter 4'?

New characters include Caine, played by Donnie Yen, The Tracker, Shimazu, and others, adding depth to the storyline and the world of John Wick.

What is the release date for 'John Wick: Chapter 4'?

The movie is set to be released in theaters and IMAX on March 24th.