John Wick director gains control over Highlander spinoffs

Chad Stahelski, the acclaimed director of the John Wick series, has struck a new deal with Lionsgate granting him creative control over the John Wick franchise, including films, TV shows, and multimedia content. Additionally, Stahelski will direct the next film, a reboot of Highlander starring Henry Cavill, with a vision to expand it into a franchise. Lionsgate highlights this partnership as a way to ensure consistent and visionary storytelling across their tentpole releases. Fans can expect a continuation of the John Wick universe with the upcoming film Ballerina and other potential projects like an anime and separate TV show, as well as developments on John Wick 5. Stahelski's influence on multimedia content strategy aims to provide exciting prospects for both the John Wick and Highlander series.

Ballerina is scheduled for release on June 7, 2024, and is a part of the John Wick universe, with Chad Stahelski having an executive production role in the film starring Ana de Armas.

Background Information: John Wick, directed by Chad Stahelski, is a critically acclaimed action-thriller film series with a renowned reputation for its stylish fight choreography and world-building around the central character, a former hitman played by Keanu Reeves. It spawned a fervent fanbase and multimedia extensions, including potential television spin-offs and other adaptations. Highlander, on the other hand, is a fantasy action-adventure franchise that started in 1986 with a film about immortal warriors battling through the ages, which became a cult classic and similarly inspired sequels, television series, and a wide range of merchandise.