John Wick: Chapter 4: Laurence Fishburne on Keanu Reeves’ Next Level Martial Arts & Megalopolis

One of the surprising reprises in John Wick: Chapter 4 is the reincarnated Bowery King, played by Laurence Fishburne, one-third of The Matrix trio behind the Wick franchise. Known for numerous roles, including Boyz n the Hood and Apocalypse Now, Fishburne’s character in John Wick is a proud and devout ally to Keanu Reeves’ titular legendary assassin, and it’s his devotion that got him excommunicated in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. In an interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraub, Fishburne discusses the Bowery King’s triumphant return, as well as the preparation it takes to pull of these films. Much like the Bowery King, in Chapter 4, John Wick is presumed dead. With the help of his other friends, the reinstated Continental manager, Winston (Ian McShane) and the deadly concierge, Charon (Lance Reddick), the Baba Yaga may be able to use this to his advantage. Still in search of freedom from this underworld, Wick will have to fight the best of the best across nations to get to the High Table’s c
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