2016 seems to be a good year for Keanu Reeves. He is cast in the role of John Wick in the sequel to 2014 hit movie, ''John Wick.'' It will open in cinemas sometime in 2016 or 2017.
This American action thriller movie is directed by Chad Stahelski and the Principal photography began on Oct. 26, 2015, in New York City. Along with Reeves, rapper Common (birth name Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr.) will play the role of head of security in the world of crimes. Bridget Moynahan is all set to play the role of Helen Wick who is John Wick's deceased wife in the movie.
As per IMDb, Ian McShane (as Winston, the owner of the Continental Hotel), John Leguizamo (as Aurelio, the owner of a high-end chop shop), Ruby Rose, Malcolm Tindall and a few others too are there in the cast.
In May last year, Deadline reported that Lionsgate's Summit Entertainment will release the movie and it will be produced by Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk.
"With such tremendous fan and critical support for John Wick, we knew that there was still so much more of this story to tell," said Jason Constantine who is the President of Acquisitions and Co-Productions at Lionsgate.
In Oct last year, Hollywood reporter came up with the details of Common's role. They have not disclosed the plot yet. However, being a sequel to ''John Wick'' Keanu's character will be similar.
Deadline reported about the rest of the cast in Nov. 2015. Lionsgate is using the platform of Cannes Film Market to sell this film. The prequel had scooped up $78.7 million worldwide in the box offices.
"We are thrilled that Keanu, David and Chad have reteamed with us and promise to bring audiences even more excitement the second time around'' mentioned Constantine.
On the personal front, it was reported some time back that Reeves was seen with a beautiful, long haired, mysterious brunette. He started the year with ''Exposed'' which had a limited release on Jan. 22 this year.
Reeves is also rumored to reprise the role of Neo in the upcoming movie in the ''Matrix'' franchise which is expected to be released sometime in 2017. So are there more awards in store for this popular actor? The entire list of awards won by and nominated for can be seen in the IMDb list.
