Directors Chad Stahelski And David Leitch Currently Shaping 'John Wick 2'; Keanu Reeves Confirmed For Sequel

Directors David Leitch and Chad Stahelski have confirmed Keanu Reeves for 'John Wick 2."

Speaking with Movies, the director duo updated on the follow-up to last year's surprise box office hit.

"We're in development right now," said Stahelski. "We have ideas for days and without blinking twice we know we can outdo the action from the original."

They didn't reveal any specifics about the movie's plot or Reeves' return, though Stahelski did mention, "If we could work with Keanu Reeves for 10 more movies you'd have a really cool career."

According to the article, the most difficult part of making a "sequel isn't coming up with more action, but keeping the character relatable."

"We have ideas for days and without blinking twice we know we can outdo the action from the original. It's the matter of story and how much you like the character. That's always the most important."

"You gotta go on a journey with the guy and have to like the guy," Leitch added.

Lionsgate executive Jason Constantine has released a statement regarding Keanu Reeves' return in "John Wick 2."

"With such tremendous fan and critical support for 'John Wick,' we knew that there was still so much more of this story to tell," Constantine said in a statement published by The Wrap. "We are thrilled that Keanu, David and Chad have re-teamed with us and promise to bring audiences even more excitement the second time around."

The original film's story follows John Wick, an assassin forced out of retirement when his former employers beat him up, steal his car and kill his dog which was a present from his late wife.

The Wrap's article claims that "John Wick" earned "$14.1 million on its opening weekend and went on to make $43 million domestically and nearly $80 million worldwide."

Keanu Reeves' "John Wick 2" currently has no official release date yet.

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