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Keanu Reeves to Return as John Wick in Animated Prequel

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Keanu Reeves has officially closed a deal to return as John Wick in Lionsgate's animated prequel movie, as reported by Variety, Danas, Numerama, Folha de S.Paulo, UOL, and Terra. The story recounts the origins of the legendary hitman as he completes the Impossible Task — killing all of his rivals in one night. Reeves will voice the character in the project. It was previously announced that the film would explore Wick's backstory, and now the actor's involvement is confirmed. The outlets note that this is an animated prequel set before the events of the main saga. Variety and Danas mention that fans should “break out the nunchucks,” hinting at the character's fighting style. Numerama emphasizes that the film will finally answer the question that everyone is asking. Folha de S.Paulo and UOL briefly report that Reeves will return to voice an animated prelude to the films.

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Outlets: 6. Countries: 4. Facts in the shared core: 4.

Publication timeline

  1. · Variety (outlet profile)

    Keanu Reeves Set to Return as John Wick in Animated Prequel Movie. Break out the nunchucks because Keanu Reeves has officially closed a deal to return as John Wick in Lionsgate’s animated prequel movie about the l…

  2. · Danas (outlet profile)

    Kijanu Rivs ponovo kao Džon Vik: Animirani prednastavak otkriva kako je izvršio „Nemogući zadatak“. Spremite nunčake, jer je Kijanu Rivs i zvanično sklopio ugovor da se vrati ulozi Džona Vika u Lajonsgejtovom animiranom…

  3. · Numerama (outlet profile)

    John Wick : le prochain film va enfin répondre à la question que tout le monde se pose. Baba Yaga n'a pas dit son dernier mot. Keanu Reeves a officiellement signé pour reprendre du service et prêter sa voix au légendair…

  4. · Folha de S.Paulo (outlet profile)

    Keanu Reeves volta a 'John Wick' para dublar animação prelúdio dos filmes. O ator Keanu Reeves vai voltar à franquia "John Wick" para dublar um filme de animação . A história vai se passar antes da saga principal. Leia…

  5. · UOL (outlet profile)

    Keanu Reeves volta a 'John Wick' para dublar animação prelúdio dos filmes

  6. · Terra (outlet profile)

    'John Wick' ganhará prelúdio animado com retorno de Keanu Reeves. O retorno de Keanu Reeves ao papel de John Wick está confirmado. O ator, que viveu o assassino ...

Factual core

  • Keanu Reeves will return to the role of John Wick to voice the character in an animated prequel to the film series.
  • The project is an animated prequel to the John Wick film series.
  • The animated prequel will depict how John Wick carried out the 'Impossible Task'.
  • The movie is produced by Lionsgate.

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