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?

[@RiverRockXIII]

@@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.

[@jonathanfletcher97]

John Wick is easily the best movie franchise out right now.

[@gustenvarius80]

The first 2 were great, but it's too over the top now with the kevlar suits, where it's almost impossible to kill the guy. Ridiculous really. I think the Equalizer franchise is better. Love Keanu though.

[@tonybigarms61]

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[@lIlIlIlIlIlIIIIIIII]

Subjective.

[@tobiastoyber7126]

TRUE!

[@RolandSpecialSauce]

I haven't seen 4 yet but 3 was the worst one.

[@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.....

[@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.

[@JohnJohn-nf6hm]

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

[@josh3066]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@kevinoneil5120]

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

[@ameyskulkarni]

Go away now!

[@RahYoRaijin]

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

[@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

[@chevyhighrider]

I love watching brilliant people, so refreshing

[@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

[@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.

[@joeschmoe233]

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

[@mntomovi]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@silentminority2074]

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

[@RahYoRaijin]

Movie is so artistic to the point its amazing

[@oam2720]

The Wardrobe guy and the Sommelier were my favorite scenes.

[@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.

[@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.❤👏👏👏👌

[@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.

[@makatron]

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

[@ek8710]

Peter Serafinowicz is a legend here in the UK

[@trautsj]

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

[@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.

[@alancoman4373]

Loved John Wick movies!

[@chadelliottfahlman]

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

[@ArgerasCZ]

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

[@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!

[@RPumpkinQueen]

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

[@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..

[@tashiallgood]

This is so badass. Love it!

[@mdmn-ARCA]

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

[@dundundata7603]

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

[@DannySullivanMusic]

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

[@johnnybraxton5539]

This guy is a legend for making John wick

[@kracusomniax3933]

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

[@generalwizdom2355]

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

[@jacobharris954]

I think that is reference comes from

[@hob976]

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

[@heythere6983]

His character in that movie “spy” is hilarious

[@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.

[@Daniella_Watch_me_live_for]

4 was amazing

[@user-lm9cn6ep1l]

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

[@kungfuscubabape953]

Love this franchise

[@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.

[@hdcoletti]

Great guest

[@chadcameron1186]

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

[@ThatGuy-oc4mv]

This was one of the best guests in a while

[@adeleadel3979]

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

[@P0RKINS2]

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

[@joesilva2184]

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

[@mrbungle3310]

A fan of the movies but first time hearing about him

[@calebray4168]

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

[@JamJells]

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

[@gb3239]

Sounds like a great place to work.

[@BBanzaj]

those inferno symbols in the last movie were interesting

[@user-xw2ev4yj8q]

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

[@user-mn5kb6ss1x]

good content

[@spacekusa]

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

[@thodstagshorn1198]

Subreddits have always interest me....

[@BrandASDGamings]

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

[@Jose-ze8xz]

Can't wait for John Wick 5

[@joshuajoseph9340]

"Maybe on the next one" best line

[@shpoopyshpoop]

Something about that scene. It was always my favorite too.

[@cryptyknyk]

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

[@natureboy4397]

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

[@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

[@umerjabbar7578]

Hey Joe where can I watch full podcast of yours?

[@Modern_Kabir]

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

[@djjasonceol9611]

Y’all caught that where he said “maybe on the next one” when talking about what it was gonna be called.

[@madeanggas4064]

When the stuntmen make an action movie, its totaly legit

[@JavonCarterTV]

Intriguing

[@gregghanson2337]

This is the coolest shit thank you HOG

[@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...

[@johnye2210]

Love the damn movies !

[@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.

[@povilas6403]

Chad what a name

[@Misanthropicbas3rd]

4:09 “just be my guy”

[@khayalethumsibi4836]

Maybe on the next one 👀

[@latro666]

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

[@TommyTest147]

Only a chad could make such a badass franchise

[@ZeroNeedsCoffee]

GET KEANU ON THE PODCAST BRO!!!

[@Bicloptic]

Surprised there’s no clip about ranting about the mustang. He loves that car.

[@originalgaminggen6732]

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

[@theconqueror-01]

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

[@Roger-il8iw]

Love how he understands the cop relationship

[@nicksilver_music]

This guy should make a video game, it be next level

[@littlekermit5025]

He's actually going to make one

[@alexandersemionov5790]

After Joe saying Luca is great ... Luca better get some calls from agents

[@mattmozgiel2111]

Chad's the man!

[@chriswilson1968]

Maybe on the next one? I'm feeling a spin off in the same universe. Probably in Asia

[@paneraemployee7549]

hagakure would've been a great name for chapter 4

[@johnhenrygrzyb7970]

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