Keanu Reeves Admits ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Is His ‘Hardest Physical Role’ Ever

Keanu Reeves says his action stunts in the fourth installment of the “John Wick” franchise are “next level”.

The Canadian actor, who earned his reputation as a Hollywood badass through decades of martial arts training, admitted the highly anticipated ‘Chapter 4’ physically challenged him like no other project had done it before.

“‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ has been the toughest physical role I’ve ever had in my career so far,” the 58-year-old said. Total movie. “They really trained me to be able to have what we call the toolbox.”

Revealing he’s improved his driving skills for the new film’s gory driving sequences which take place in Paris, the star shared, “We’ve taken driving to the next level, which I really appreciate. “

“There’s 180s, 180s front-to-back, 270s back-to-front, drifting…so it was really fun to get a chance to learn those skills and play,” added Reeves.

The film’s director, Chad Stahelski, revealed to Collider in November that the latest installment would be the franchise’s longest-running film, with “at least a third more scenes than the last”, set in several of the most iconic locations. world’s most epic.

“John Wick: Chapter 4” sees former hitman turned titular protagonist Wick permanently take down the High Table – the organization that runs the criminal underworld – in the neo-noir action thriller.

“But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face a new enemy with powerful alliances across the world and forces that turn old friends into foes,” the official synopsis reads.

Alongside Reeves, the action flick also stars Bill Skarsgård, Donnie Yen, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ian McShane and his former “Matrix” co-frontman Laurence Fishburne.

Reeves should also star in “BRZRKR“Animated film and series adaptation based on its comic book series of the same name.

The official release date for Reeves’ screen adaptation of ‘BRZRKR,’ which follows an immortal warrior known as Berzerker as he fights his way through the ages, has yet to be announced. announced.

“John Wick: Chapter 4” hits theaters on March 24.