John Wick series:
*John Wick*, an action film series created by writer Derek Kolstad, revolves around the character John Wick, a former professional assassin who is forced to return to the criminal underworld he had previously abandoned.
The series began with the release of John Wick in 2014, followed by John Wick: Chapter 2 in 2017 and John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum in 2019. The trilogy has proven to be a commercial success, with cumulative global revenues exceeding $587 million. . Then, in March 2023, *John Wick: Chapter 4* was released. There are currently two spin-offs in development, one being a limited series titled *The Continental* scheduled to premiere in 2023, and the other a movie called *Ballerina*, both inspired by the original series. In addition, the main series will continue with *John Wick 5*. Lionsgate Entertainment has announced the start of work on *John Wick 5*, which is still in the early stages of production.
The success of the John Wick series can be attributed to the intense action sequences, compelling narrative, and engaging portrayal of the titular character by Keanu Reeves. As the series has expanded through spin-offs and sequels, it has cemented its place as an exciting and enduring action saga in the cinematic world.
background:
The story of the series *John Wick* revolves around John Wick, played by Keanu Reeves, whose original name is Jardany Jovonovich. He was born in Belarus and became an orphan. Wick was kidnapped by the Russian crime syndicate, Ruska Roma, and raised and trained to become one of the syndicate's most prominent assassins. He gained notoriety in the Russian mafia, earning the nickname "Baba Yaga." His mentor in the organization was Viggo Tarasov, played by Michael Nyqvist.
The events of the series begin with John Wick resigning from his role as a legendary professional assassin after eliminating all organized crime factions in New York City. He decides to marry Helen, played by Bridget Moynahan, before she dies of cancer.
In the John Wick film series, there are strict rules that every assassin around the world must abide by. The Continental hotel chain acts as neutral zones in the criminal underworld where no criminal activity is allowed. The series introduces the High Table, a council of 12 leaders, and directors Winston (Ian McShane), Sofia Azores (Halle Berry), and Shinzo Koji (Hiroyuki Sanada) pledge allegiance to this council. Assassins are compensated with gold coins for their services, including special coins known as "tokens," which represent a binding contract between two people for a specific task. One party retains the mark until the other party claims the due service.
Assassins must abide by certain rules to avoid the penalty of banishment, including a prohibition on making deals within the Continental Hotel and an obligation to fulfill private contracts.
Personal background:
John Wick is a fictional character created by Derek Kolstad, the hero of the famous noir film series John Wick, played by Keanu Reeves. The story revolves around a notorious retired hitman who decides to take revenge after his home is invaded, his car is stolen, and his late wife's dog is killed. This sets off a chain of events that leads to him being pursued by the criminal underworld, with a group known as "The High Table" at the forefront.
personal life:
*John Wick*, whose real name is *Gardani Jovonovich*, was born in Badori, Belarus, on September 2, 1964. He was orphaned at an early age, and was taken in by an old friend of his father, who later became his mentor. The John Wick comic book series revealed that he spent a large portion of his teenage years in El Salvador, Mexico.
He was recruited by the organized crime syndicate Rosca Roma, where he was trained by the leader known as "The Director", a woman who ran the crime organization in New York. After leaving this organization, he was arrested and imprisoned. Upon his release, he was manipulated into joining an underground underworld linked to the Continental Hotel chain. John Wick eventually became the head of a Russian crime syndicate in New York.
Eventually, John Wick fell in love with a woman named Helen. Hoping to leave his past as a hitman behind him and pursue a normal life, John met Viggo Tarasov, the head of the Tarasov crime family, who agreed to grant him freedom if he could carry out what was described as an "impossible mission." To achieve his goal, John seeks help from crime boss Santino D'Antonio, leading him to take a blood oath called "The Mark." Wick eliminated all of Tarasov's main rivals, becoming one of the most powerful crime bosses in New York. He retired and settled down with Helen, and they lived happily together for five years.