Summary
- John Wick: Chapter 5 could explore other characters like Akira or of the Ruska Roma, allowing the film to continue even without Keanu Reeves.
- A prequel film focusing on a younger version of John Wick could be a way to keep the character alive despite his death in Chapter 4.
- Characters like Mr. Nobody or Halle Berry's Sofia could potentially take over the John Wick franchise and provide a new perspective on the action-packed world.
John Wick: Chapter 5 may still be able to work if Keanu Reeves doesn't return, and here are 10 ways the film could address his absence. John Wick: Chapter 5 seems to be happening, with the sequel following up on the exciting events of John Wick: Chapter 4. While the potential for a fifth film in the beloved action franchise is exciting, there are some problems, as the movie will have to figure out how to address the situation surrounding Keanu Reeves' titular character. Luckily, there are plenty of other characters and storylines that could be explored in John Wick: Chapter 5, even if Keanu Reeves doesn't return.
John Wick: Chapter 4 seemingly concluded the story of John Wick, with the assassin dying after his shootout at the end of the film. Despite this, John Wick: Chapter 5 seems to be happening, causing many to wonder how the film will address John Wick's death. Keanu Reeves is open to returning for John Wick: Chapter 5, although he isn't sure what the sequel would be about or how it would bring his character back to life. A more likely option is that John Wick: Chapter 5 will focus on one of the many other characters and storylines set up in the previous films, with these 10 options being likely.
John Wick 5 Could Follow Chapter 4's Akira
The most clear candidate for taking over the spotlight in John Wick: Chapter 5 is Akira. Akira was first introduced in the fourth film as one of the employees of the Osaka Continental, but after the death of her father, she vowed revenge. The post-credits scene for John Wick: Chapter 4 featured Akira tracking down her father's murderer Caine and going in for the film, teasing that this conflict would be continued in a future film. John Wick: Chapter 5 could pick up this storyline, replacing John Wick with Akira.
Ballerina Can Set Up A New John Wick Protagonist
It is also possible that John Wick: Chapter 4 could focus on an all-new protagonist that may be introduced in the spin-off film, Ballerina. The film will focus on a group of ballerina assassins, with Ana de Armas starring in the film as Rooney. It's possible that Rooney or one of the other Ballerina protagonists could make the jump to the mainline films in John Wick: Chapter 5, with John Wick's Ballerina spin-off potentially acting as a testing ground for a new franchise protagonist.
John Wick 5 Could Be A Prequel (With A Younger John)
While there are plenty of ways that John Wick: Chapter 5 could replace the titular assassin, the film might not have to at all. It's always possible that the fifth John Wick film could be a prequel, focusing on a younger John played by a completely different actor. John Wick's shady past before the events of the first film leaves tons of room open for exploration, with this being the perfect way to keep John Wick around after the character's death in the previous film.
John Wick 5 Could Explore Caine's Origin Story
Caine is one of the most popular characters introduced in John Wick: Chapter 4, meaning that John Wick: Chapter 5 could potentially explore his origin story. Much like Wick himself, Caine has a dirty past with the High Table, and the film could delve into this history, either by making a prequel or focusing the story on Caine's past finally catching up to him. John Wick: Chapter 5 could even star Donnie Yen's Caine, with Akira actually being the antagonist of the film.
The High Table Could Finally Be Explored In Full
The High Table is the shadowy organization that rules over John Wick's world of assassins, and although it is constantly talked about throughout the four films, it is still surprisingly mysterious. Only a handful of the High Table's have been revealed, and the inner workings of the organization have barely been explained. Because of this John Wick: Chapter 5 could shift focus to highlighting the High Table, with the film focusing on the group's origins, activities, and .
Mr. Nobody Could Take Over The John Wick Franchise
John Wick: Chapter 4 actually introduces several characters that could take over the franchise, and Mr. Nobody is another prime candidate. Mr. Nobody is a bounty hunter who, along with his dog, tracks Wick throughout the events of the fourth film. His prominence in the film makes it seem as if the crew behind John Wick has greater plans for him in the future, maybe even ones that play out in John Wick: Chapter 5. Mr. Nobody's personality and love of dogs are pretty identical to John Wick's, and due to their friendship, Mr. Nobody could carry on his legacy in John Wick: Chapter 5.
John Wick 5 Could Focus On One Of The Other Continental Hotels
The Continental Hotels are the glue that holds the world of John Wick together, with the chain providing housing and other services to the assassins. Four Continental hotels have been shown throughout the films, with them being located in New York, Osaka, Rome, and Casablanca. John Wick: Chapter 5 could move on from the New York Continental and focus on any of the other three, or it could even introduce a new location.
Halle Berry's Sofia Al-Azwar Could Return For John Wick 5
Halle Berry's Sofia Al-Azwar was one of the biggest new characters in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, with her being a major presence in the film as well as a close ally of Wick. Although she lived through the movie, Sofia didn't return for John Wick: Chapter 4, meaning that she is still out there somewhere. John Wick: Chapter 5 could bring Sofia back as the main character, giving a new perspective on the John Wick universe. Sofia is a particularly good replacement if John Wick doesn't come back, as Halle Berry is a big enough name to carry the franchise on her own.
John Wick 5 Could Center Its Story On The Ruska Roma
The Ruska Roma are one of the most significant groups in the John Wick franchise, with the Russian family being one of the High Table's 12 organizations. The Ruska Roma helped raise up John Wick, but the organization's appearance in John Wick: Chapter 4 hints at some even bigger storylines than this. John Wick: Chapter 5 could center its narrative on some of these Ruska Roma characters, building out the universe of John Wick even more.
The Continental Could Set Up A New John Wick 5 Protagonist
The Continental is an John Wick prequel series focused on the origins of the titular hotel, but it may be much bigger than it seems. The Continental takes place in the 1970s, meaning that some characters may still be around by the time John Wick: Chapter 5 takes place. Because of this, it's possible that The Continental could introduce a young child who grows up to be the assassin who is in the spotlight of John Wick: Chapter 5, with the series being used to replace Keanu Reeves' John Wick.
