The ‘Ultraman: Rising’ writer/director has boarded Lionsgate’s upcoming feature, just announced at CinemaCon, with franchise star Keanu Reeves reportedly voicing the famed hitman in a story about completing the Impossible Task.
Adam Fogelson, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair, has just announced at CinemaCon that Shannon Tindle, writer / director of last year’s Netflix hit, , is on board to direct an untitled animated prequel feature, according to .Franchise star Keanu Reeves reportedly will voice the lead character.
franchise guardian Chad Stahelski is also involved with the project.Vanessa Taylor (, ) is writing the script.The film will be set prior to the events of 2014’s feature that starred Keanu Reeves as the mostly indestructible hitman.
The story will see Wick completing the “Impossible Task” of killing his enemies in one night to fulfill his obligation to the High Table.Fogelson stated, “In both animation and the world of , the possibilities are endless.And there is no story fans are clamoring for more than the Impossible Task.
Shannon’s take on that story is an incredible one, and we are beyond excited to see what John Wick can do in animation.” Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee will produce for Thunder Road, Stahelski for 87Eleven Entertainment, and Reeves.Alex Young and Jason Spitz will serve as executive producers.In a joint statement, Iwanyk and Lee said, “Shannon has a breathtaking vision for a film we’ve all long wanted to make.
Alongside Vanessa’s story, we’re hugely excited to bring it to audiences.”
Our next dive into the John Wick universe, , starring Ana de Armas, hits theaters June 5.Watch the trailer here.Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.
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