Rina Sawayama Threw Her Back Out on the First Training Day for John Wick: Chapter 4 | Tonight Show

Rina Sawayama talks about making her film debut in John Wick: Chapter 4 opposite Keanu Reeves, filming all of her action scenes in the middle of the night and using her music videos as an acting portfolio.
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[@kellenwalburn5238]

Honestly, after listening to her wide range of musical style, I firmly believe Rina is one of those people that are automatically good at whatever they do. I'm so happy for her and can't wait to see her in this movie. And Keanu. Can't forget him

[@cprk594]

she's insanely smart and talented. went to cambridge university for politics, then became a model, then an incredible popstar and now an actor! i'm so proud of her ❤🎉

[@PTigris7]

Can't wait to see Donnie Yen too! heard he stole the show and is MVP

[@pisinopower]

wow

[@ramzishatara4766]

Love her but the new album was a flop for me! Excited for the movie though

[@karenling2106]

john wick chapter 4 opens friday

[@Yaminsful]

Everytime Rina returns to the Tonight show she comes back with a big milestone and a greater comeback, im so proud of her and love seeing her strive

[@iamayaka9955]

True But can you please tell me if she grew up in Japan 🇯🇵? She sounds British

[@sonicpliskin7611]

​@@iamayaka9955 She grew up the first years in Japan but lives in UK for almost 20 years

[@zonumanaid]

​@@iamayaka9955 she grew up in Niigata, Japan, until she was 5. Then her family moved to London - Wikipedia

[@eileenchow2228]

She’s great

[@lawrencegollihar3092]

Every time???? This is her first time as a guest and last time she was a musical guest with no interview 😂😂😂

[@michaelwatson9089]

She was amazing. Everybody in the theatre was saying how bad ass she was. Finding out this is her first film is shocking.

[@wefindwhatwewanttofind9541]

U great too

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

Her fight scene was legit one of the best fights I can remember. She did stunuts I've never seen and looked so natural for her

[@kirank287]

I loved the movie so much

[@whizzardblizzard5696]

A 9 minute interview for a debut interview is major! Congrats Rina!🎉

[@gosiamaria]

I'm so proud of my girl, she's getting so famous now :') she deserves every last bit of it, ily rina

[@dantesonline]

YASS GIRLIE COULDNT AGREE MORE

[@gosiamaria]

@@dantesonline GAHAHAHA YOU FOUND ME GIRLIE

[@emmad.8815]

YESS CANT WAIT TO WATCH HER SHINE

[@firstlast9846]

Can’t stand British pop music - but she fr has some decent tracks and is talented ngl

[@grievous8431]

​@@dantesonline your an embarrassment

[@regarong]

been a fan of rina since her debut days, and words cannot express how i am so proud of her 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@darukona7218]

me too :'(

[@a.robinson2779]

Same!

[@YeahhDan]

It’s honestly hard to believe she only trained 5 weeks and that this is her first major film. Honestly, might be one of the best film debut performances I’ve ever seen from someone. Her physicality and ability to perform an accent and speak multiple languages all while nailing the choreography and looking athletic doing it all. Absolutely insane talent.

[@nikitashutup-]

Not our girl getting a prime time interview!! So proud of Rina, she's worked hard for it. She stays slaying💅

[@BoomsRiddico4868]

you sound like you grew up with her and best mates!! wtf are you for real?

[@mt5633]

Omggg Rinaaaa!!!! She crushed this, what a queen! Cant wait to see her in the film with all the praise she’s getting in the reviews!

[@Freeden]

Saw the film on Wednesday and she is great in it. Her physicality and combat performance was as good as anyone elses in the movie. The movie is amazing, btw. The absolute best Wick film yet and maybe one of the best action movies ever made.

[@kirank287]

True

[@kyleroberts1276]

Is she a villain or on Wicks side?

[@Freeden]

@@kyleroberts1276 She is not a villain

[@Johide1977]

and after end credit ...❤❤

[@enlightendbel]

If you have a professional stunt team of that caliber AND Keanu Reeves and Donny Yen, who together have almost a century of on and off stage martial arts experience, all there to teach you, you probably have the most ideal environment possible to learn. And it seems she took that opportunity and ran with it.

[@mikeh4245]

She was awesome in JW4! The Osaka Continental sequences with her, Keanu, Hiroyuki Sanada, & Donnie Yen were superb.

[@kirank287]

I loved that part so much

[@tootspogsforever5590]

That was my favorite among all the scenes, and the fight was exceptional 😊

[@SC2point0]

Shoutout Rina! I'm legit beaming with pride watching this like she's a family member or close friend lol. It's been really cool to watch her continue to rise.

[@emincanekiz554]

the girls are held and mother is mothering

[@nikitashutup-]

she's swimming in the mother slayke

[@QuinnTheSuperStar]

I saw an early screening of this movie last week, and I couldn't believe it was her 1st film! She's truly an naturally gifted. She does her own stunts, fighting, archery and more. The John Wick franchise has two spin off movies and a limited series coming. It would be awesome if they consider giving Rina's character a spin off movie as well. When you see the film, she connects with the audience so well. You become invested. She definitely could have a VERY successful acting career if she wanted 💯

[@bigman4407]

Yeah, she definitely stood out in the John Wick film. They definitely need to do a spin off with her

[@notagain2856]

Akira is in the post credit scene, so i think thats a giveaway that there will be spinoff based on her

[@QuinnTheSuperStar]

@@notagain2856 Yes, I saw. But I didn't take that as a guarantee since she got her revenge.

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

She was sharing scenes with literally legends for across the world and she stole every one. Incredible actress

[@jr-eo5be]

SO PROUD OF QUEEN RINA!!!! a true ace! so happy to see her come this far!!! happy tears

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

I'm so proud of RINA

[@prismaze]

she's been getting such great reviews, i really hope they keep casting her. queen ❤

[@foreverthirtyone]

Rina was phenomenal as an actress. It's so badass that JW4 is her film debut.

[@szewei85]

if not 4 the Bad Friend video she may not get the call hahahaha the music videos showed she can fight 4 real hohohoho

[@dakotac180]

She's a kickass representational pop star, love her.

[@dayeeoliver]

Wow she was so smooth, charming and comfortable for the first interview

[@gurujr]

What an absolute gorgeous woman. Singing and acting. Yeah, total package.

[@kubaha9397]

This is huge for Rina, loved her since 2020 when I first listened to SAWAYAMA 💛

[@alemonteiro9888]

Rina is the best artist of this generation! Her vocals are amazing, excellent songs and a very creative person! She should be topping the charts with her music

[@Reylandson]

I'm always so, so proud of my girl!!! She deserves any form of recognition fr 🤧

[@yummyki]

Ohhhh my gosh, she’s going to rock this movie. She looks INCREDIBLE here. Styling, immaculate. SO PROUD OF YOU RINA 💛

[@iLLWiLL173]

She's incredibly charming...love her vibe ..... haven't seen her in the movie yet and I already want to see her do more 👏

[@edgarcma]

Her accent is so chic. I love it.

[@ronaldlee7566]

Japan born and UK raised

[@electrikblue1008]

So proud to see Rina's star continue to rise. She is such a talent and deserves all the success. Love you Rina! ♥️

[@s1x6x1s]

her rendition of Enter The Sandman that became the ending soundtrack for Willow S01E03 was incredible

[@hrctdelrey9540]

RINA SLAYAWAMA. What a great musician and now an actor 😍🤌🏻

[@NellieKAdaba]

I like her fashion sense/style. I'm still discovering her.

[@hrctdelrey9540]

@@NellieKAdaba wow. I discovered her in 2020 through her highly critically acclaimed album SAWAYAMA and I am a fan since then.

[@joycechan6382]

Legend, icon, queen!!! Could listen to her talk for daysssss her accent is my fave

[@rigor_ii-i]

Yesss Rina Sawayama

[@jerryjaguar3239]

RINA!!!!!!!!!!!! Look how far you've come!!!!!!!!!

[@Lyetta0]

I didn't knew her but her grace holding the bow bought me, her character started to grow in me so I can say her casting was amazing.

[@squidink3470]

Awww I've been listening to her for so long now and for a while it felt like her career just wasn't taking off now look where she is! Incredible!

[@brdnmlna]

You can feel how excited she is, like she wants to say so much but keep it cool. I'm so excited for her

[@ceciliaaflores]

That’s so cool that she got casted because they saw her potential through her own work and stunts in her music videos!! Wow

[@littlekermit5025]

Rina!!!!! Girl, you did it!! You rocking in this film. Obsessed 😭😭😭😭

[@Mysticalsmile777]

She really deserves that omfg 😍😭😍 I love her music and now I get to witness her work as a actress as well. Just WOW OMFGGG I'm exploding😍😍😍😩🥰

[@Migzter05]

Just watched the movie and she is one of my favorite new characters in the franchise. Her presence is magnetic as soon as she enters the frame for the first time. ❤

[@Moondustsmellsfunny]

Her character is so cool! I love seeing her on the big screen ❤

[@waffuru_]

I didn’t know this is her first film until now, she did so amazing.

[@bonjolivent7130]

Jimmy genuinely seemed impressed and intrigued here. Queen Rina's power.

[@finnrogue9435]

I love seeing talented people thrivin, she looks so happy

[@amandaaugust4803]

Japanese model, singer, actress, Cambridge graduate 🎓 🙌

[@richardkim3652]

Rina also gave praise and glory to Keanu and how cool and chill he is and how he and her worked out together almost everyday in the same gym in a different interview and they would have talks lol

[@K-Choi]

Man still can't believe Rina pulled off being an action star. Never in a million years I would've thought she's more than a singer.

[@phunk8607]

Never heard of her but she’s the vibe, awesome

[@Newjeans_Bunny23]

everything she touches turns to gold.

[@simpleplanfan011]

I’ve been listening to her since 2018 so seeing her come this far has been so incredible!! I hope her character gets a spin-off movie.

[@TorQueMoD]

Oh, so impressed to find out that was Rina's first role. We DEFINITELY need to see more of her in films :)

[@jefersoneisma1464]

Just watched John Wick 4, damn I was really frustrated because Rina doesn’t have much screentime! I wanted to see more of her acting and action skills. That’s how good she is!!!

[@socrateos]

John Wick 4 is my first movie to see in a theater after the covid. I am not a big fan of the series but I am going to see it becase this is Rina's debut as an actress. I am so excited.

[@Andrew-ce8hh]

The full circle of her first TV performance being on Jimmy Fallon to her first talk show interview being on Jimmy Fallon for her debut movie role is just so perfect 😍

[@TheVideoChatter]

I’m so proud of Rina 🥺

[@jeffufcfanaticrosenberg]

omfg ! love her ACCENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@evillink1]

I loved her in John Wick 4. I hope they continue her storyline in her quest to get revenge for the death of her father. They can expand the hell out of the John Wick/Continental universe.

[@attestthesun]

Yes Rina get that promo!!!! ❤ She’s come so far 🥹

[@MaskedRiderChris]

I think I need to cram the first three movies so I can watch this one and be able to appreciate it. Goodness, she is everything; smart, witty, well spoken, screamingly hot, talented, and determined--I think I just fell for Sawayama-san but hard.

[@rzn_rzn]

Literally so proud of her y'all😭😭

[@oatmilk442]

THAT IS MOTHER!!!! LOVE YOU RINA ❤️❤️❤️

[@szkri]

im soooo proud of rina 😭😭😭

[@emiyonce]

rina !! my girl made it 🥹

[@hawwquinn]

I’M SO PROUD OF HER !!!!!!!

[@jojojojo-si6vw]

Rina has some kick ass moves! Love to see more of her!

[@markdenniss8480]

I just watched the movie and had no idea this was her first film - she's a natural.

[@thesubtweeter]

After performing on the show she's finally getting interviewed 🥺🥺🥺

[@raminmojtahedjaberi2494]

Rina is just amazing, talented and confident…

[@DoctorMcHerp]

This lady is oozing with girlboss energy and I'm here for it

[@skyskeleton9636]

She’s so mother

[@adamel-hafedi6707]

When I say she slayed and ate and left no crumbs in this film, big slay, honestly ❤❤❤

[@bugaluggs]

Rina you deserve the world 🤍🤍🤍🤍 your superstardom has arrived !!!!

[@aimee-hyj]

so proud of her

[@DenzelVega]

Perioddd im so proud of her can’t wait to see the movie😍😍

[@kirank287]

She was so awesome in JW4. I loved the movie so much

[@prismaze]

so proud of rina omg ❤

[@118_rakshitraj7]

amazing how it's her first movie and she's doing her own stunts and I saw the movie. She could be as good a concierge as Charon, with her dry sense of humor and cool aura!!

[@mrkymrk310]

So excited for her.

[@yogilad_om]

So proud of my girl i keep watching this every once in a while ❤

[@rogerklk]

I'm SO happy for her

[@FauxieDaoJia]

Been a fan since 'Sleeping...' and this all just makes me incredibly happy.

[@leonelgalan9431]

That spine nerve is no joke it happened to me picking up my 3 month old. The muscles literally shrink in and lock up on you. Took like 3 to 5 days for it to go away. No baby was harmed on this incident lol

[@user-gy2ul3eg6u]

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[@shadowfilm7980]

She was good in the movie. Seen it twice now. Hard to believe this was her first movie. She is gorgeous too. Love her British accent. Her family moved to London when she was very little.

[@henryduarte333]

shes an icon, shes a legend, she will be taking over the world!~

[@theaicorgi]

Yall wild for this title 💀

[@oatmilk442]

LMAOO

[@nannugu]

I’m so happy they chose that clip! I got goosebumps at that part in the theater. Rina’s action sequences were my fav out of the whole film, what a queen 😍

[@emilyx6126]

Her new album is literally my favourite thing I’ve ever listened to

[@tnyjt4051]

I'm so happy for her 🥹

[@eight2one]

she's wonderful and so comfortable and awesome ✌🏼 hope she'll make nore movie she has potential and well mannered lady❤️

[@mitchliam974]

Omg excited for this 😍 she's a phenominal artist and creative so can't say I'm surprised she nailed this

[@gaycatbirb]

RINA MOVIE STAR!!! SO EXCITED FOR THIS ERA!!!!! WE LOVE A STRATEGIC QUEEN!!!!!!

[@mariposa4882]

OMG RINA IS KILLING IT

[@Isaacandadler]

Never know her before this. Damn!! She is cool!!

[@sharonshin4574]

Awesome interview with Rina!!! Love John Wick movies!!! ❤️😎

[@secretshadowknight1172]

We supporting her since from a tiny part of star and then now become complete A big Star!! Can't describe the joy of us!! You know if you are fan of someone passionately since a long time ago, you can feel the pain, can feel the joy, can see the dreams together with your artists mysteriously :D :D

[@Jedeemun]

I love that all the comments are so supportive and it shows that this fan base is so kind 🥹 I’m so proud to be a pixel 💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻

[@JLGold]

She was great in JW chapter 4! Great work on the training and stunts 👏

[@ericrypt]

let's not forget Rina Sawayama is flippin gorgeous!

[@easye5653]

Stunningly Beautiful, Smart, Talented actor, Singer, Incredible smile, Funny, Precious and Adorable! What's not to Like!? And the movie was Epic. They really rose the Bar this time.