By In a recent virtual interview with PTI, Ian McShane, the veteran actor who plays Winston, the owner of The Continental hotel in the “John Wick” franchise, shared his experience of working on the series and teased about the upcoming spin-off, “Ballerina”. McShane revealed that he has been working on the “John Wick” series for over a decade, and it has been a pleasure to be a part of it. He further added that the movies have become bigger, better, and more action-packed with each installment.
The “John Wick” franchise started in 2014 with the first movie about a retired assassin who seeks revenge for the murder of his dog, a gift from his late wife. It was followed by two sequels, “John Wick: Chapter 2” in 2017 and “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” in 2019. The films are known for their well-choreographed action sequences and violence.
McShane also shared that whenever he receives a new script for the “John Wick” movies, he immediately goes to the last page to check if his character has survived or not. He joked that he was happy to see that his character survived in the upcoming “John Wick: Chapter 4”. The movie was shot over the course of 104 days, 101 of which were nights, making it a challenging shoot for the cast and crew.
McShane also talked about the upcoming spin-off, “Ballerina”, which is headlined by Ana de Armas and will feature Keanu Reeves. The movie centers around a young female assassin seeking revenge against those who killed her family. McShane will also guest star in the spin-off as Winston, along with Reeves.
McShane spoke highly of Armas, saying that she made the production glamorous, and praised her preparation and performance. He also revealed that the spin-off fits into the “John Wick” universe between chapters three and four, making it a must-watch for fans of the franchise.
In conclusion, Ian McShane shared his experience of working on the “John Wick” franchise and teased about the upcoming spin-off, “Ballerina”. He praised the series for its well-choreographed action sequences and its lead star, Keanu Reeves. With “John Wick: Chapter 4” set to release soon and “Ballerina” on the horizon, fans of the franchise have a lot to look forward to.