A John Wick television series is currently in development by Lionsgate, as announced by the Vice Chairman of the company. The new small screen project will delve into the intense world of the infamous assassin, Baba Yaga. While specific details about the TV series are still under wraps, it follows the recent trend of expanding the John Wick franchise into serialized storytelling. This includes the prequel series, The Continental: From the World of John Wick, which focuses on a young Winston Scott and his journey to becoming the proprietor of 'The Continental' in New York.
Despite the franchise's recent ventures into television, some key figures from the original movies have expressed disinterest in the spinoffs. Ian McShane, who portrays Winston Scott in the John Wick films, stated that he has no intention of watching The Continental and believes it was created without consulting the original team.
Expanding beyond the main movie series, the John Wick universe is set to grow even further with a big screen spinoff titled Ballerina, featuring Ana de Armas as the lead character seeking vengeance for her family's murder. Additionally, plans for John Wick 5 are in motion, with the script currently in development following the conclusion of the Writers Guild of America strike.
Director Chad Stahelski has also revealed that an anime series based on John Wick is in the works, alongside the upcoming television series. Stahelski expressed excitement about exploring different storytelling mediums to expand the rich world of John Wick, including the unique narrative possibilities offered by Japanese anime.
With multiple spinoffs, a television series, a big screen release, and the promise of more movies in the pipeline, the John Wick franchise shows no signs of slowing down. Fans can anticipate a diverse range of content expanding on the beloved character and his action-packed world in the coming years.
