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Henry Cavill's Highlander Reboot Unveiled at CinemaCon
entertainment1 month ago

Henry Cavill's Highlander Reboot Unveiled at CinemaCon

Amazon MGM Studios offered a first look at the Highlander reboot at CinemaCon, with Henry Cavill portraying immortal Connor MacLeod and Russell Crowe as mentor Ramirez. The film, directed by Chad Stahelski from a Michael Finch script, also stars Siobhán Cullen, Marisa Abela, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, and Dave Bautista. Production had been delayed after Cavill was injured during pre-production, but UA has secured full rights to the 1986 IP and there’s potential for a new TV series alongside the theatrical reboot.

via Deadline|
#amazon-mgm-studios#chad-stahelski#cinemacon
Henry Cavill Debuts Highlander Reboot Footage at CinemaCon
entertainment1 month ago

Henry Cavill Debuts Highlander Reboot Footage at CinemaCon

Henry Cavill unveiled the first look at the Highlander reboot at CinemaCon, with director Chad Stahelski at the helm for Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists, and Cavill starring as Connor MacLeod. The cast also includes Russell Crowe and Dave Bautista, among others, with a script by Kerry Williamson and Mike Finch. The footage features Cavill declaring his immortality and a montage of lines like “There can be only one,” as production continues ahead of a theatrical release of the 1986 fantasy reboot.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#amazon-mgm-studios#chad-stahelski#cinemacon
entertainment11 months ago

Chad Stahelski Reflects on 'John Wick' Franchise and Future Projects

Chad Stahelski, the director of the John Wick franchise, discusses the challenges of expanding the series into a broader universe, his unconventional creative process, studio battles, and future plans including spin-offs and potential fifth film, emphasizing his passion for innovative action filmmaking and maintaining the integrity of the franchise.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#action#chad-stahelski#entertainment
"Chad Stahelski Takes Charge of 'Highlander' and 'John Wick' Franchises"
movies2 years ago

"Chad Stahelski Takes Charge of 'Highlander' and 'John Wick' Franchises"

Director Chad Stahelski is set to make the long-gestating Highlander movie as part of a new deal with Lionsgate, which also grants him oversight of the Highlander and John Wick franchises across TV and film. Henry Cavill is attached to star in the reimagining of the 1986 film, and Stahelski will work alongside producer Neal H. Moritz and the estate of the late producer of the original film. Stahelski, known for his work on the John Wick series, expressed excitement about continuing to shepherd the John Wick universe and launching the Highlander franchise, aiming to create something fresh while staying true to the original mythology.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#chad-stahelski#franchise#highlander
"Chad Stahelski Takes Creative Control of 'John Wick' and 'Highlander' Franchise"
entertainment2 years ago

"Chad Stahelski Takes Creative Control of 'John Wick' and 'Highlander' Franchise"

Chad Stahelski has signed a deal with Lionsgate to oversee the creative direction of both the 'John Wick' and 'Highlander' franchises across film, television, and multimedia platforms. He will work alongside franchise producers and has been instrumental in shaping the world of 'John Wick'. Stahelski is set to direct the reboot of 'Highlander' and has been involved in expanding the 'John Wick' universe with spinoffs and a Peacock series. His oversight role marks an official expansion of his creative relationship with Lionsgate, and he expresses excitement in continuing to shepherd 'John Wick' while launching a new franchise with 'Highlander'.

via Deadline|
#chad-stahelski#entertainment#franchise-oversight
Henry Cavill Takes on the Sword in 'Highlander' Reboot: A Prequel to the Original Story
movies2 years ago

Henry Cavill Takes on the Sword in 'Highlander' Reboot: A Prequel to the Original Story

Director Chad Stahelski hints at his approach to the upcoming "Highlander" reboot, which will star Henry Cavill as the immortal Scottish swordsman Connor MacLeod. Stahelski plans to launch a potential series of films and incorporate elements from the 1992 TV series. He wants to create a prequel that sets up the original film's climactic Gathering, allowing room for the franchise to grow. Stahelski sees "Highlander" as a rich mythology that can explore different time periods, nationalities, cultures, and characters. He praises the original film's ability to come together despite its disparate elements and cheesy moments.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#chad-stahelski#franchise#henry-cavill
Chad Stahelski's Future Plans for John Wick Franchise and Beyond
entertainment3 years ago

Chad Stahelski's Future Plans for John Wick Franchise and Beyond

Director Chad Stahelski has turned down Lionsgate's proposal to shoot John Wick 4 and 5 back-to-back, despite the franchise's massive success. Stahelski believes that filming the movies back-to-back would make them too similar to one another, and he values the time off between films to live and get better. Keanu Reeves shares a similar sentiment and emphasizes the importance of audience reactions. Meanwhile, John Wick spin-offs, Ballerina and The Continental, are in production.

via FandomWire|
#ballerina#chad-stahelski#entertainment
"John Wick Franchise Continues to Thrive with Box Office Success and Emotional Storytelling"
movies3 years ago

"John Wick Franchise Continues to Thrive with Box Office Success and Emotional Storytelling"

Director Chad Stahelski says he is open to a fifth John Wick movie following the success of Chapter 4, which has already grossed over $245 million globally. In a podcast interview, Stahelski, along with cinematographer Dan Laustsen and editor Nathan Orloff, discussed the making of Chapter 4, including the complex action scenes set in Paris and on the steps leading to the Sacré Cœur Basilica. Stahelski also expressed his belief that stunts deserve their own Oscar category and suggested that the Academy should discuss how to structure such an award.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#action-movies#chad-stahelski#john-wick
The Future of John Wick: Director Takes Time to Plan While Fans Rank Best Kills and Fourth Movies
entertainment3 years ago

The Future of John Wick: Director Takes Time to Plan While Fans Rank Best Kills and Fourth Movies

Director Chad Stahelski, who has been with the John Wick franchise since its inception, has not yet started thinking about a fifth installment. He believes that in order to evolve, he needs space and time. Stahelski also discussed the importance of attention to detail in filmmaking and how the use of a puppy in the first John Wick film was a genius way to get inside the character.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#action-movies#chad-stahelski#entertainment
The Future of John Wick: Uncertain Artifice or Never-Ending Action?
entertainment3 years ago

The Future of John Wick: Uncertain Artifice or Never-Ending Action?

Keanu Reeves has revealed that he wouldn't rule out a return for a fifth film in the John Wick franchise. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Reeves said that he and director Chad Stahelski had to come up with the "why" of making a fourth film, which led to the idea of John Wick's journey to death. Despite Wick seemingly dying at the end of John Wick: Chapter 4, Reeves said he would "never say never" about returning for a fifth film.

via ComingSoon.net|
#chad-stahelski#entertainment#film
Keanu Reeves' John Wick 4 stunts and gestures.
film3 years ago

Keanu Reeves' John Wick 4 stunts and gestures.

Chad Stahelski, the director of the John Wick franchise, discusses the bumpy takeoff of the first film, the metaphorical significance of the staircase sequence in John Wick: Chapter 4, and the decision to depict the character being shot with what appears to be a lethal bullet. Stahelski also talks about casting Rina Sawayama and giving her a prominent role, as well as the decision to put Scott Adkins in a fat suit for the film.

via Vulture|
#chad-stahelski#film#john-wick
Keanu Reeves Dedicates Himself to Minimal Dialogue in John Wick 4
entertainment3 years ago

Keanu Reeves Dedicates Himself to Minimal Dialogue in John Wick 4

Keanu Reeves only says 380 words in nearly three hours in the latest installment of the John Wick franchise, with almost a third of his dialogue consisting of just one word. Director Chad Stahelski revealed that Reeves stripped out roughly half the dialogue written for his character in the initial script. Despite the lack of dialogue, John Wick: Chapter 4 opened to a franchise record of $73.5M at the box office.

via Deadline|
#box-office#chad-stahelski#dialogue