{
  "id": 18385820,
  "title": "‘John Wick’ Animated Prequel Film Officially in the Works at Lionsgate, Keanu Reeves Returning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/john-wick-animated-prequel-film-officially-in-the-works-at-lionsgate",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T22:14:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/john-wick-animated-prequel-keanu-reeves-lionsgate/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lionsgate has officially greenlit an untitled animated prequel to the popular \"John Wick\" film series, which will delve into the \"impossible task\" that led the protagonist to rise above his gangland overlords known as the High Tables. Keanu Reeves is set to reprise his role as the determined hitman. Details of the project remain under wraps, with Lionsgate announcing the news during their recent earnings call. The prequel will be directed by Shannon Tindle and written by Ryan and Kaz Firpo. The production team includes Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee from Thunder Road, Chad Stehelski of 87Eleven Entertainment, and new partners Point Grey. Reeves will also serve as a producer for the animated film. Tindle, who previously directed \"Ultraman: Rising\" for Netflix, is known for her work in animation and television, including the Emmy-winning series \"Lost Ollie.\" The \"John Wick\" franchise has been expanding in recent years, with films like \"Ballerina\" and \"Caine,\" as well as discussions about a potential \"Chapter 5.\" Additionally, a television series tentatively titled \"John Wick: Under the High Table\" is in development, set to be a collaboration between Lionsgate Television, 87Eleven Entertainment, and Thunder Road.",
  "summary": "The project will be directed by Shannon Tindle and written by Ryan and Kaz Firpo The post ‘John Wick’ Animated Prequel Film Officially in the Works at Lionsgate, Keanu Reeves Returning appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Lionsgate officially greenlights animated John Wick prequel.",
    "Keanu Reeves returns as hitman protagonist.",
    "Project details remain undisclosed."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/18385820.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Lionsgate Animated John Wick Film With Keanu Reaves Officially A Go",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/lionsgate-animated-john-wick-film-with-keanu-reaves-officially-a-go",
        "published": "2026-11-05T22:33:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Keanu Reeves Set to Return as John Wick in Animated Prequel Movie",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/keanu-reeves-set-to-return-as-john-wick-in-animated-prequel-movie",
        "published": "2026-11-05T22:35:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IGN",
        "title": "Animated John Wick Prequel Film in the Works Starring Keanu Reeves",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/animated-john-wick-prequel-film-in-the-works-starring-keanu-reeves",
        "published": "2026-11-05T23:23:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}