Lionsgate is moving ahead with an animated prequel film for the John Wick franchise, with Keanu Reeves officially set to return as the voice of the character. Multiple outlets report that the project is designed as an origins-style story, describing how Wick completes what is referred to as his “Impossible Task,” involving the killing of rivals in one night.
The films will be produced by key members of the John Wick creative team. Deadline also states the project has been “greenlit,” naming producers associated with Thunder Road, 87Eleven Entertainment, and Keanu Reeves’ involvement. Gizmodo and Variety add that the prequel story is directed by Shannon Tindle, known for Ultraman: Rising, framing the film as an adaptation within the broader franchise.
While outlets largely align on the core casting and premise, they differ in what they emphasize—some lead with Reeves’ return, others with the studio’s decision to greenlight, and others with the director and production team.
