Director Chad Stahelski on Creating the John Wick Universe

Taken from JRE #1995 w/Chad Stahelski:
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[@JohnJohn-nf6hm]

it’s about time to have Keanu on!

[@matthewerwin4677]

From what I've seen, he can't carry on a conversation longer than 5 minutes.

[@chadwood4412]

He seems to be pretty introverted, so I doubt it.

[@antonioramirez3676]

Tbh I'd love it if brendan Frasier got in for an episode

[@dec6p]

Don’t think he can last an hour lol.

[@vladtepesx3]

shout out to john wick series for always giving us EXACTLY what we are looking for, and doing it perfectly

[@Matt_Mosley1983]

4 sucked

[@SirBlackReeds]

Or is it?

[@RiverRockRecords]

@@SirBlackReeds its not even a question. dont lie to yourself lol

[@HIGHTS]

Chad is super cool. From stunts to directing/creating a franchise. So sick

[@oliverefremov6633]

ChatGPT says hi: Why did the stuntman become a director and create a franchise? Because he wanted to show the world that he could "jump" from one career to another and still make a "blockbuster" impact!

[@XTGAMEZ009]

That's actually a plus.. bcuz he understood what makes an action film great.. and it's the stunts.. also the camera work, less cuts no camera shake bullsh*t just like d classic hongkong films way.

[@TheBruceKeller]

Such a Chad.

[@oliverefremov6633]

@@XTGAMEZ009 Agreed - was just amazed how this AI crap got it 100% there :)

[@UC4AQUgrQ9EwVIGoF0w7xHXg]

​@@oliverefremov6633 wtf are you rambling about

[@GodEmperor_]

The way they made Donnie Yen's blind character use those beepers to track movement was amazing, super underrated concept imo.

[@littlekermit5025]

Yes!! I loved that move from the creators. Because I was wondering ho he's going to fight? And then everybody saw

[@danjonmills]

And then didn't need them for the rest of the film; say, the complicated stairs scene Durrrrrr. Just kidding, loved it all (but, still ;)

[@EikottXD]

@@danjonmills Yeah that was stupid.

[@neskec90]

those were doorbells, with motion sensor. cannot use it on stairs

[@CallOfPoop1]

​@@danjonmillshe needed doorbells in the kitchen because the guys he was fighting was using knifes, the stair scene he was going off on the gun sounds.

[@Eric998765]

Everyone loves the action in John Wick (me included), but honestly my favorite part is the lore and world building. The thought of an entire group of assassins that follow certain rules and ethics is so cool. The desert place, the hotel, the ballerina stuff. Love it

[@sonamtashi7706]

The problem is that this secret society of assassins seems to have absolute control over the whole world. World governments & police seem to be a polite fiction in this world where you can break out into a firefight in the middle of the Arc de Triomphe & no cops arrive on the scene.

[@systemofadown945]

First movie was good with that, rest of em are a bit lazy/lame with the story

[@Matt-go7ss]

Consequences.....

[@josh3066]

The single shot insanely long/badass action scenes are really incredible.

[@genuinejustin6269]

R.I.P Lance Reddick. You're a legend and went out like a boss in the film.

[@josh3066]

Resident Evil series was good too. He was definitely unique.

[@geoffhoutman1557]

I think we still get one more Lance in the JW world appearance? Ballerina spinoff?

[@ethandaniel8123]

I’m glad he’s gonna be in the next John Wick movie. I read an article that said he’d be in it.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

The entire Wick franchise is a mixture of a modern day western and samurai masterpiece. It's at the level of Kurosawa and Leone's movies. Every kill was done for a purpose and a great reason because it's love and poetry in motion at the end.

[@badfoody]

You noticed in John Wick 4 everytime they had a scene that felt like a Western the soundtrack would go Western And when they would reference a Samurai movie it would play Japanese music

[@doublep1980]

Don´t forget John Woo´s Hong Kong "Heroic Blooshed" action-thrillers from the 80´s.

[@madeleinegrayson8372]

It's fun but nowhere near Kurosawa level filmmaking. That's absurd. That's like comparing comic books to Shakespeare.

[@celestial1729]

​@@madeleinegrayson8372thank god someone said it. I love the John wick series too,but it's not in any way closer to Kurasovas works..❤

[@madeleinegrayson8372]

@@celestial1729 not even in the same genre or universe, lol. Kurosawa made masterpieces, not mindless action for shits and giggles.

[@-CrampedStyle-]

Man, it's so satisfying to hear them praise the smaller characters like the Sommellier and the Tailor. The tailor especially, I had read that he was actually the costume designer and they just had him do it, and Joe's right, he is great. The way he says how the shots will be "quite painful, I'm afraid" is so natural, fantastic.

[@kevinoneil5120]

I love that Chad gave a shoutout to The Critical Drinker in this podcast.

[@ameyskulkarni]

Go away now!

[@franciscozerwes]

Best podcaster out there!! It’s incredible how Joe can make conversations so interesting. Chad is a beast in creating action

[@2e7en83]

lmao what are you even talking about. its just a simple interview just like all his episodes. its not that special or different.

[@scratchpenny]

@@2e7en83 What's impressive about Joe is that the guest is never too big of a star for him. He's not afraid to be himself. That's something that sets him apart from most other podcasters.

[@makatron]

​@@2e7en83 it's a bot, the whole comment section is filled with thot bots 😂

[@franciscozerwes]

@@2e7en83 I’m generally talking about his podcast, not just about this episode

[@aikighost]

Peter Serafinowicz has had bit parts in lots of stuff and he always kills it, Spy, Shaun of the Dead etc, but his comedy and impressions are second to none.

[@twobob8585]

Was going to comment that, great British actor.

[@korvidai556]

He also voiced Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace.

[@jopo7996]

In 20 years we'll have John Wick 10. It's 2 hours of John Wick sitting on a beach with a dog, and there are no other humans left on the planet.

[@LuisSierra42]

John Wick 10: Rage against the machine

[@jonrazo7912]

@@LuisSierra42 I'm hearing John Wick vs the Terminator.

[@aab350z]

They've gotten so ridiculous it's hard for me to watch them. Keanu is almost 60 years old and the choreography is so insane and the scenes are so long, that I keep catching myself getting bored and zoning out. Then I feel like I missed something cool, so I rewind it, but I didn't miss anything.

[@myoopsie5324]

hes dead SPOILERS whoops

[@lucasgrey9794]

He's not invincible. He's been almost killed multiple times and survived by fluke.

[@JohnJohn-nf6hm]

so crazy that he’s director, producer, and stuntman !!

[@CinemaGulp]

Chad Stahelski is right up there with Woo as the best action director OF ALL TIME. And he seems like such a cool guy.

[@unkopower7899]

I've worked on movies and I can tell you there are directors on big-budget VFX, CG heavy films who don't know what compositing, comping even is. You can tell Stahelski has great respect for the craft and the craftspeople behind the camera.

[@bernienikora9336]

Chad Stahelski is the coolest guy on the planet. Let's hope the John Wick franchise continues for yrs to come. Joe, your podcasts - amazing. Thanks to you & the brilliant Chad Stahelski for the Q & A. Kia ora (greetings) from Aotearoa, New Zealand.❤👏👏👏👌

[@DannySullivanMusic]

John Wick is a 1 of 1 movie. Not many movies go that hard.

[@chrisgonz19]

Fun fact: While Ray Park played Darth Maul physically in The Phantom Menace, Peter Serafinowicz is the one who voices the character!

[@rblbatb]

What??? I had no idea. Thank you for the heads up.

[@vincentvega5686]

that's just stupid

[@chrisgonz19]

@rblbatb yeah i found this out the other day! I thought the "At last we will reveal ourselves to the Jedi" line sounded familiar!

[@WolfvineGaming]

Its crazy how they did four movies and the fourth one was so good too, maybe even way better than the previous ones. Its crazy the consistency and quality.

[@makatron]

Lionsgate uploaded a 10 hour cut of John Wick falling the stairs. And it's glorious!

[@chevyhighrider]

I love watching brilliant people, so refreshing

[@RahYoRaijin]

one of my favorite movies of the year for sure especially in imax it was such an experience.

[@ek8710]

Peter Serafinowicz is a legend here in the UK

[@adeleadel3979]

1:15 “May be on the next one” John Wick 5 confirmed.

[@trautsj]

Bro, the wardrobe guy being the fucking wardrobe guy is absolutely brilliant lol

[@mdmn-ARCA]

Ah, Peter Serafinowicz, AKA the voice of Darth Maul and Shaun's nasty flatmate in Shaun of the Dead.

[@Mazuranicdolazi]

honestly the coolest thing about John Wick was Charon, because the first time you see him John gives him a gold coin, kind of like how people give gold coins to Charon the boat guy in greek mythology to pass the river Styx into the underworld, just a cool lil' thing i noticed.

[@nickynoodles88]

The John Wick movies are amazing. Some of the best action movies ever made. My wife and I absolutely love them. Films worth owning a physical copy of which is rare these days, for me at least.

[@RahYoRaijin]

Movie is so artistic to the point its amazing

[@jamespadilla5703]

Now that he's had this guy on the podcast, can we start a petition to get Keanu Reeves on

[@madeleinegrayson8372]

I doubt he'd do it. He hates even the short interviews he has to do for premieres. A two hour interview would be hell for him.

[@joeschmoe233]

His view of the sub culture was amazing, and the awesome reveal of John Wick's back story was simply genius.

[@alancoman4373]

Loved John Wick movies!

[@vanessarobertson9541]

Crazy how he was Brandon Lee's friend/body double to finish some scenes to The Crow...he definitely has the revenge movie down pat..

[@generalwizdom2355]

Hagakure is actually the name of one of my favorite books. highly recommend.

[@jacobharris954]

I think that is reference comes from

[@mntomovi]

This was one of my favourite podcasts. Just dudes geeking out

[@silentminority2074]

that was hilarious how they cast the costume dude as a costume dude. this interview and behind the scene commentary is awesome

[@hob976]

The actor they're talking about is also the voice of Darth Mal in Phantom Menace.

[@ArgerasCZ]

it's so good that former Stunt man now directing movies, it's perfect for action scenes

[@heythere6983]

His character in that movie “spy” is hilarious

[@michaelkclark6981]

The Sommelier , Taylor and Map scenes are my favorite part of the movie 🎥… The World building is amazing. I call this Shopping more Shopping… Thanks for putting this together

[@P0RKINS2]

Such a great series. John Wick might be the greatest action character of all-time.

[@jasontheworldisyours]

I want them to make a movie on how John Wick became the Boogeyman. What was his relationship with his wife

[@blessedindividual1]

Facts

[@rorycrabbe7146]

I'm legit waiting/ low key Theorised that the high table actually had a hand in John wicks wife's death. in a universe of top tier assassins it's not too far off that someone did something to keep him in the game. But you never know😂

[@johanstinson]

I read a theory that she was Winston's daughter

[@Greed70]

@@johanstinson I could see that, Winston always seemed cordial and fatherly towards John. John was almost surprised that the Continental is still under the same management. As of John Wick 4 we see a father and daughter duo in charge of the Japan Continental; this may have been the case in New York. Maybe Winston's daughter didnt want to be apart of his world and John was willing to leave that world for her. Following her death John is surprised that Winston is still running the Continental, but thats just a rough idea.

[@michaelshearer3559]

I still think John Wick 1 and 2 are the best out of the 4, but love them all and hearing the behind the scenes stories is incredible. Well done to all involved.

[@donkey3187]

Oh no...four is by far the best.

[@ТамараСорокина-ч9п]

Mr. Chad are greatest Director and talent showman❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnhenrygrzyb7970]

Hell yes. Hell yes. Joe Rogan and Keanu. Come on let’s do it. That will break the Internet.😮❤😊

[@johnnybraxton5539]

This guy is a legend for making John wick

[@latro666]

What if the john wick universe is one big matrix training program...

[@stephenyetman]

I moved Keanu Reeves, loaded his van for California living in Toronto then just after he did the bill and teds, great guy back then too, after loaded the truck had few beers listened to him play guitar out on back step..I rember what he said to me when I asked where he was going , California, Hollywood he said , give it a try see how it goes, now look at him, .looks good on ya Keanu

[@RPumpkinQueen]

The JW series was a huge inspiration for the MMA fight scenes in my movie TOXICA. What a masterclass JW is!

[@user-xw2ev4yj8q]

We need a tv show of young John wick making his way through the world and gaining his reputation

[@clicheguevara5282]

The dragon's breath shotgun scene was so hilarious.

[@jc4jax]

it looks like a video game because Chad took inspiration from the Hong Kong Massacre game which gave that POV

[@Nekotaku_TV]

What? That's weird, I loved it but I don't see how it's funny.

[@clicheguevara5282]

@@Nekotaku_TV The level of violence is just so over the top and absurd that it’s somehow funny. I mean the guy’s going around with what amounts to an AK-47 shotgun - which instantly sets people on fire and throws them across the room. It’s pretty silly. 😂 …and by that point in the franchise, I was so desensitized to all the violence that the dragon’s breath scene was just physical comedy.

[@Nekotaku_TV]

@@clicheguevara5282 I don't get it...

[@chadcameron1186]

Nice to see other Chad’s doing great things nice one. From Chad to Chad “the only Chad in london Islington ✌️”

[@originalgaminggen6732]

One key thing he said. "Maybe on the next one" lets go john wick 5

[@rampageExtremeGamer]

4 was amazing

[@calebray4168]

The first John Wick is in my top 10 maybe top 5. I agree with Joe on the bathhouse/club scenes.

[@ZeroNeedsCoffee]

GET KEANU ON THE PODCAST BRO!!!

[@madeanggas4064]

When the stuntmen make an action movie, its totaly legit

[@spacekusa]

the best part of JW4 is the top-down view shooting

[@joesilva2184]

One, Two, Three are Extraordinary. 4 it just okay 😊❤. Can't wait to see 5?!😊

[@t-virusterrance4734]

John Wick Chapter 4 is an action Masterpiece. The best action film of the last ten years. TERRANCE OUT

[@dundundata7603]

4 was just crazy in iMAX. Hitting the boards at the beginning was super loud!

[@23Robusto]

The gun play and Jiu jitsu was so believable that you bought into the gold coins, Continental etc.

[@ahmedahmed20engdep76]

Who else waiting for joe to talk about the whistleblower ufo stuff?

[@kronotic]

I liked the first one, but the ones that came after were a little over the top. The silencer scene was so silly for instance.

[@cryptyknyk]

Peter Serafinowicz was The Tick on the Prime show. Funny guy,

[@khayalethumsibi4836]

Maybe on the next one 👀

[@gb3239]

Sounds like a great place to work.

[@kracusomniax3933]

That's awesome that the wardrobe guy did the wardrobe part

[@Modern_Kabir]

After seeing the acting of wardrobe guy I'm amazed to know that he never acted before

[@ProfessorArt1]

He's gone a long way from being Keanu's stunt double to making John Wick.

[@Jose-ze8xz]

Can't wait for John Wick 5

[@stevezy4772]

Hagakure would of been an awesome title.

[@chadelliottfahlman]

Damn I loved that scene - I watched it again yesterday in fact!

[@thodstagshorn1198]

Subreddits have always interest me....

[@user-iu6wu2hm1o]

Palmer Mass represent!

[@groznyentertainment]

There is one line in the movie at the end where they question is he is in hell or heaven.. if the line was "who are we to judge" was used instead of "who knows " this could give the movie a new depth .. cane being blind we judged his disability and the nobody character was also misjudged etc. I would definitely make an alternative ending with this line

[@Misanthropicbas3rd]

4:09 “just be my guy”

[@kungfuscubabape953]

Love this franchise

[@ams914]

John Wick was written by a guy named Derik Kolstad. And Chad acts like he "created a universe?" He filmed what the writer created. Brought it to life, but he didn't come up with those ideas. He isn't even credited as a writer on any of the movies. Couldn't mention the guy's name once? People understand that everything that happens and every word in a movie that's said comes from the writing, right?

[@DrLove-ql1wh]

Did he not mention the writer at all in the whole podcast... Poor show. One thing I will say is that directors have to visualise what is written. It is literally his vision of the writing. They are both as responsible as each other. I do agree writers should get more recognition.

[@ams914]

@@DrLove-ql1wh To be fair, I didn't watch the whole podcast. It's very possible he did. It's also possible he contributed to the script and maybe didn't want credit, which would make him a GREAT guy, but the way he was talking I assumed he wrote the movie and then I looked it up.

[@antoinettelopes]

He did mention him. I listened to the whole thing.

[@ams914]

@@antoinettelopes Yeah, now I did, too. Great podcast. Very interesting to learn how different the original script was, too. So there were a lot of changes that I guess he worked with the writer to make, because that's still the only writer credit.

[@BrandASDGamings]

Hoooold up. Maybe in the next one? 1:15

[@firstlast9846]

*If John’s alive and the franchise keeps going* : I’d love to see it end with him taking a quiet job at an dog shelter or something - with his freedom.

[@LuisSierra42]

Never thought for a second that he was actually dead

[@conrad1on]

@@LuisSierra42 Only John Wick is capable of killing John Wick.

[@ThatGuy-oc4mv]

This was one of the best guests in a while

[@hOtneO]

John Wick world building was like Hogwarts for adults.

[@povilas6403]

Chad what a name

[@VEERRNN]

I love it ! No politics just creating good movies. It's Entertainment

[@Bards.98]

Ahm, where isn't politics on it?

[@chadwood4412]

​@Bruno Souza they mean no real-world left, right politics.

[@Bards.98]

@@chadwood4412 there is tho, it's just not in your face

[@chadwood4412]

@@Bards.98 there's literally not, like not even slightly.

[@Bards.98]

@@chadwood4412 do you want me to waste my time answering you or can you do some research yourself?

[@bandit6272]

This guy, and his IP, is a good example of what you get when someone who loves what they're doing and just wants to tell a great story, is given the reins of a movie. On the other hand, you have people working on IPs who don't like, or don't care, about the IP. Also, people who care more about leaving a narrative than telling a good story. Looking at you, Hollywood.

[@theconqueror-01]

So excited for his "Ghost of Tsushima" movie. Its gonna be good :)

[@joshuajoseph9340]

"Maybe on the next one" best line

[@Peanutbutterb00b5]

So, I heard Chad say during this interview “maybe on the next one…” when talking about naming John Wick 4

[@TommyTest147]

Only a chad could make such a badass franchise

[@natureboy4397]

The radio dj giving out the hit like the warriors flim was such an idea....

[@EileenPutt-o8p]

Keanu is just a good man in everyway. Love you Babe.🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹

[@I53-624]

1:15 maybe on the next one 😮

[@NickMachado]

The best part of the john wick universe is the music by Le Castle Vania

[@JamJells]

Holding back on the latest news in the UAP space. I can't wait Joe! Need a round table show about the whistleblower.

[@JackCooper243]

We’re like 🤏 this close to seeing Keanu on the podcast

[@SirBlackReeds]

Hot take: John Wick should have been one and done.

[@theonlyauspician]

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[@IHamDogg]

if anyone is interested in anything else by Peter Serafinowicz he Play "THE TICK" in the new Live action series, and he does A M A Z I N G. Grifin Newman as Arthur was perfect, but the show is WORTH THE WATCH GUYS!

[@delonking301]

Chad reminds me of Oliver stone!!! It’s fucking amazing!!!!