Production to begin next year on untitled feature centered around the blind assassin who has been freed from his obligations to the High Table.
Lionsgate has just announced production will begin next year in Hong Kong on an untitled spin-off feature film centered around the character of blind-assassin Caine.Action star Donnie Yen will reprise his role as the sunglass-wearing badass.
Though story details have not been revealed, the film will continue Caine’s story arc that saw him freed from his obligations to the High Table.The new film was developed as part of Chad Stahelski’s recently announced deal with Lionsgate overseeing the expansion of the universe.Thunder Road’s Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee will produce, alongside Stahelski (), who produces through his 87Eleven Entertainment production banner.
Robert Askins, a Tony nominee for his play “Hand to God” and a veteran of Netflix’s and AMC’s , is writing the screenplay.Lionsgate also just announced that Shannon Tindle, writer / director of last year’s Netflix hit, , is on board to direct an untitled animated prequel feature.Franchise star Keanu Reeves reportedly will voice the lead character. Stahelski is also involved with the project; Vanessa Taylor (, ) is writing the script.
“From the moment Donnie Yen appeared on screen in , he captivated audiences and created an authentic, emotional connection that left an indelible mark and had fans asking for more,” said Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.“The universe that Chad, Basil, and Erica have built offers a tapestry of fascinating characters brought to life by the most extraordinary performers, and we’re excited to have one of the world’s biggest superstars on board to continue this journey.” “Working on was an extraordinary experience,” said Yen.“The reason these films resonate so deeply is because, like myself, Chad, Basil, and Erica push themselves to create action, fights, and stunts that are not only thrilling, inventive and artistic, but also expressive of character, story, and emotion.
Caine is an incredible character with a haunted past, and I am excited to return to the role.” Our next dive into the universe, , starring Ana de Armas as an assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma, hits theaters June 5.Watch the trailer here.The film, directed by Len Wiseman, written by Shay Hatten, based on characters created by Derek Kolstad, and produced by Iwanyk, Lee, and Stahelski, will be released on June 6, 2025.
Yen is represented by Independent Artist Group and by Peco Ng at Bullet Films.Robert Askins is represented by WME and Grandview.Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.
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