John Wick 3: Director Chad Stahelski Interview

[@thefixer8765]

This dude saved action movies

[@hAze_the_shrimp]

YES. Thank God. Action movies were getting so cheesy and cringe. Now its good again.

[@Jason-gb7tt]

@@hAze_the_shrimp still there are so many wanna be John wick movies

[@jomontanee]

So true.

[@cometcourse381]

both of the raid films are definitely better than any of the john wick films, but it's always great to have another filmmaker like him who understands how to make action work

[@ezzong]

@@cometcourse381 i would argue that the true rennaisance of Hollywood action movies clearly started by the influence of The Raid, and then continues and perfected by John Wick series

[@TheBluRayCritic]

What a down to earth guy. This is how all filmmakers should be. Great interview!

[@thetacticalexperience]

@L P do you know how common a revenge story is?

[@freemonk3]

Screw that, give me the 2hr 46 minute cut!!

[@seanstoutgamer]

I'm so down for that!!!!

[@adnanhussain86]

I am in too!

[@vijayanand9710]

Yeahh

[@hsehovic63]

I'm in too. I would pay big money to see the director's cut

[@Jason-gb7tt]

Should start a petition like synder cut

[@enthnd03]

One of my favorite things about Stahelski is how transparent he is in regards to film making.

[@mahchomovies561]

Its crazy how a professional director can have an editing room the size of a teenager's bedroom. It shows that its not about the fancy equipment , its about what you can do with what you ALREADY HAVE! Whos agrees's with me, John Wick fans?

[@lakesideview1181]

Agreed - looks about like my setup.

[@user-mq6kd6mf1v]

Mahcho Movies if you film correctly... like Chad does being a stunt double and understanding angle shots during action... it’s probably not too hard for him. He edits what he makes!

[@AstenRegisTheFlipside]

One of the best action directors in the business! Great interview!

[@sergeymeshkov]

This is amazing interview. Major Hollywood production and he just sits there with a couple monitors and just talks about his passion.

[@franzhaas3712]

NOT ONLY IS THE ACTIONS SCENE'S DONE WELL. THE CINEMATOGRAPHY IS ACADEMY AWARD QUALITY . THIS DIRECTOR IS JUST SO AMAZING.

[@JIMMY_NEMESIS]

editing room is as raw as the movie itself lol nothing fancy just like my editing room

[@ragehead32089]

Chad and David are the action directors we NEED today...

[@elsasnyder6766]

Nope.

[@ragehead32089]

Elsa Snyder disagree?

[@I-speak-U-shut-it]

Too bad David went to Deadpool2

[@theprototypeguy]

also Gareth Huw Evans

[@jomontanee]

Chad, I want to say thank you and your JW crew. You guys give the whole heart to make the "labor of love" film. We audience can feel it in every shot, every angle and every fight that you guys love film making so much. JW is full of dedication and sheer force of determination. That's why JW becomes a piece of art. I'm so grateful to you guys.

[@paulc2138]

Little fact : Chad was Keane Reeves stunt double in the Matrix

[@patriciasibanda1204]

Now Chad is a well know film director congratulations on his career

[@hasenaali2010]

He was also his friend Brandon Lee’s double in The Crow and finished Brandon’s scenes when he died on set

[@pocketchange6010]

little fact: Chad trained and worked with Dan Inosanto

[@Jason-gb7tt]

He is probably the one of the best action director working today. In time where superhero movies are every thing CGI and big monsters and robot We love a franchise about a hitman

[@adnanhussain86]

Chad is a genius!

[@thetacticalexperience]

Everything he said felt so genuine, I love this guy

[@SouthpawSatch]

Can’t wait.... I really hope it doesn’t end with Chapter 3, these movies are amazing. I love the commitment of everyone involved to making these films as awesome as possible.

[@FatTepi]

Im with you, but i also want it stay in trilogy. So it dosent become like fast and furious series and lost its shine. Dont get me wrong. I fucking love this continental and john wick world with keanu. But they should leave it with good legacy :) I hope you get what i try to say :P

[@NerdyGamerReacts]

@@FatTepi I agree, I love these films, but, I do want the 3rd film to be the final and go down in history as 1 of the best action franchises ever created. Now with the rumors of a film spinoff called: ballerina, and John Wick and Atomic Blonde possibly becoming a combo film, the world can continue to expand in different ways without repeating itself, I'm so ready for this 3rd film now, May 17th needs to be here already! 😃

[@wongsifu460]

@@NerdyGamerReacts Crossover John Wick - Atomic Blonde ??? I'm up for it but the thing is the blonde character is from the 80s and Wick in 21st century so unless Theron character is an old fart crossing the path of Baba Yaga....

[@FatTepi]

@@NerdyGamerReacts exactly. Film makers should know when to end the series and not try to force it to be longer than trilogy. As long they end john wick well in this 3th film, im okey it to stay in trilogy.

[@marcusblack5810]

People have suggested that John Wick might die in this film, although I highly doubt it it's always plausible. I believe John Wick should be left at a trilogy, and if they want to continue making films in this Universe have them be prequels. They could easily pull off a prequel trilogy with a younger John Wick so we can get an insight into his tribulations that made him what he is today, maybe have the 3rd film in the prequel trilogy be about him trying to break out of the business and then having the end of that film blend perfectly into the first movie so it goes full circle

[@frosty8269]

Fun fact Chad worked with the originally planned Neo actor Brandon Lee in the film “The Crow” and even filled in as a body double for additional scenes after his untimely death. the director of that film Alex Proyas went on to direct Dark City which shares a striking narrative resemblance to The Matrix which released the same year of which Chad also worked on. Now all these years later he’s directing his own films and brilliantly so, really is so exciting to witness.

[@NihalAhamed370]

thank you Chadd just keep giving us John wick 4,5,6,7, I will watch every single one of them.

[@vivekmdoshi]

I always learn something new everytime in every interviews of Chad

[@alexeyir4849]

Thank you, Chad, for awesome action movie of curent time.

[@lindseym2134]

He seems like such a cool humble guy, I love it. I'm so excited for John Wick 3. I also can't wait to see your Highlander reboot when you get it made.

[@agraciotti]

I laughed when he talked about what Keanu is good at. Literally, every badass thing.

[@zmanjz]

This series remains amazing. The depth in this series both from the basic facial enjoyment of a great action movie, but the more you watch and you see the love and understanding of mythology and the heroic tropes is wonderful. The trailer, for instance is awesome... but to set it against "the quest" (impossible dream) and all that comes with that song is shattering: Don quixote, the desire to win the unwinnable fight, the knowledge that the hero has to be a madman to take on this challenge, but the desire of the audience to see the man who dares to fight that kind of fight win. I can't wait for this chapter's release date.

[@patriciasibanda1204]

zmanjz....well said(clapping hands)

[@joeboo1983]

I wonder if he will survive this one really. Be brave kill him but he barely survived last time.

[@polymathg]

Now we know a big part of what makes John Wick so awesome is this director's knowledge, attitude and nuanced passion for filming these action sequences. Awesome interview and I wish it were longer.

[@transformer385]

I like how he's just a very down to earth man working in the film industry.

[@marksullivan2978]

Dude, THANK YOU. This is the kind of action we crave. Sort of combat that attracted a large fan base for monty oum. Sucks he passed because RT can't replicate his combat animations. We like well choreographed combat. Feels and looks realistic but also BADASS. John Wick has no problem satisfying an audience that appreciates the effort put into it's choreography.

[@farus_channel]

Well, this movie is in the right hand! In Chad Stahelski we trust!

[@joeblack9797]

Thank You Chad Stahelski

[@patriciasibanda1204]

Thank you Chad and Keanu for this film...and you nailed it with the soundtrack

[@marie-claudeperrin6815]

Stahelski and Reeves, the best combination for action movies

[@krono5el]

not watching the trailer cuz im already sold and going in blind, but this was awesome thanks guys.

[@matthewd773]

same

[@TheRiptideRaptor]

The trailer's amazing

[@MM-hi]

The man. The myth. The legend.

[@TheOneWhoLaughs101]

When Netflix cancels The Punisher, I want a movie that continues Jon Berthal's Punisher and Chad as director.

[@Nielz073]

Holy shit that is perfect

[@danaruta1467]

I absolutely agree!

[@hsehovic63]

I have my pencils sharpened

[@sayemahmed7439]

Then go write your essay

[@T21ish]

The Bosnian Dragon John wick only need one pencil lol

[@crystalbruno3124]

The Bosnian Dragon Actually take out your textbooks because it looks like John Wick just upgraded on killer school supplies!

[@hsehovic63]

Crystal Bruno my eraser is ready

[@jomontanee]

So you can write a *book?* (Parabellum fight scene joke, if ya know wat I mean).

[@izicwindsor7987]

You can tell Chad's happy with this movie, but hes worn out

[@franciscoacosta255]

Yesss his eyes pretty tired

[@marcusblack5810]

Of course he's worn out, he's been doing film after film for years now. The John Wick story is fire though

[@izicwindsor7987]

@@marcusblack5810 try blue flame. Your correct

[@michaelkclark6981]

Great interview. I live the honesty and explanations of the Industry terms . I bet this was a great project to work on. A lot of cool guys working on a cool concept , doing what they do , making money and having fun.

[@thektmwanderer3274]

man you are the best director

[@patriciasibanda1204]

yes yes yes

[@tonygmichael6434]

My favourite shoot em up franchise of all time~!

[@renee-kingsdaughter5584]

I'm doing on a John Wick binge, the day I go and see JW 3!!!! I can't WAIT!!!!!

[@nickmccrite]

Give this man a Highlander remake now!!!

[@sobski]

Gimme the director's cut!! I'm good with watching a 3 and a half hour version of John Wick 3 😂

[@jacobharris954]

Cue four years later lol

[@BobbylightRCE]

6:43 he’s talking about shaky camera & tons of scenes for a 5 second scene. For example a scene in Taken when Liam is jumping a fence. They did like 10 shots for a 5 second scene. This guy is an amazing director. That’s why it’s always good to learn many things while doing a job.

[@peterburman5193]

One of the most underrated film makers out there!

[@ccfanatics3577]

This guy is a blessing from the sky. Great cinematography no shaky cam quick cuts action scene. Love him

[@woolfel]

Thank you Chad for making great action films. Growing up watching HK action and being a total kung fu nerd, man I love the action and the subtle things. The counter to moves and counter to counter moves makes me sooo happy.

[@lucianakueker6027]

This guy is on Keanu's level of good looks😜😍

[@poeticnation6251]

AWESOME interview - Can't wait. Going to be absolutely AMAZING - PHENOMENAL.

[@360.Tapestry]

the leap in production value between john wick and john wick 2 is remarkable. can't wait to see what they do next

[@poplopez]

These films really show the amount of effort and work they put into them. I hope the third film explains more about the high table.

[@jarvenchance9482]

Best movie ever made,thank you so much for making John wick

[@debraboaze2991]

in a tiny room with Chad Stahelski's idea, writing and decisions. Thank u for the visual of your days.

[@AustinGriffinAGENTERTAINMENT]

I love listening to a lot of directors' advice in filmmaking as I hope to be a movie director someday.

[@ElRadioDJ913]

One of the greatest action directors of all-time!!

[@maddiefr5437]

I’m so excited for Chapter 4!!!

[@JohnWickWorld]

I really hope le castle vania is doing the soundtrack again

[@chriswong8659]

Great interview. Very passionate director.

[@vikibialek]

Thank you for this great interview! Can you please do one with Keanu too? Fans would really appreciate it :)

[@elsasnyder6766]

Yes we wood ;)

[@vikibialek]

catharine1967 I know 😊 Collider interviews are one of my favorites, always very professional, good, original questions, this is what I like

[@vikibialek]

catharine1967 me too, to tell the truth 😄 but I have a few of my fav interviewers 😊

[@oliverc2931]

More knives And more branded knives So cool to see an actual knife you own used in your favorite movies.

[@philhorne811]

What a nice guy , great interview

[@pardss9737]

It's always nice meeting... Mr Wick. 😎

[@bensmith2729]

Chad is an amazing action director. His next film is Highlander reboot (John Wick style but with swords)

[@swaminatha123]

Very patient person. Cannot wait to watch this movie.

[@nastaran8418]

Loved that John wick had cut in his face from John wick 2 fights when JW3 begins , Chad is really paying attention

[@NerdyGamerReacts]

Great interview! 😃

[@CARNA6E]

That last question tease tho

[@karlaangelagumanao1078]

He's a fantastic director. I love John Wick and I've seen the John Wick trilogy. I'm looking forward for the fourth and fifth installment. Both Chad and Keanu had a great friendship and collaboration since The Matrix trilogy, but in this interview, he looks very exhausted by looking in his eyes...he's in a zombie mode.

[@delrey874]

He is currently one of the best action film directors. I want him to make more movies.

[@warriorsofcamelotlotro3347]

Awesome interview, thanks!

[@swaminatha123]

Awaiting to see John Wick prequel already

[@bart234465]

This director is hot

[@tridentremixes5449]

Right I'm not gay but wow

[@jomontanee]

And he has no ring on his left finger.

[@karlasantiagogumanao8741]

@@jomontanee Because he's no longer married. He's divorced already from his wife. I read it in the Wikipedia.

[@bernienikora9336]

Chad Stahelski, is the hottest man on the planet. He is the best Action Director and he is so humble. And to top it off he has a sexy voice. Cheers Chad Stahelski from Aotearoa, New Zealand. All the best❤⚘👌👋

[@Jigsaw407]

I downright hate shaky cam and lightning fast editing... John Wick does it right! I wanna be able to see the action and take in the scene, instead of just seeing a messy blur, with shots that don't even give you the time to make out the focal point of the shot, and making up the action in my head. If I want to do the latter, I'm gonna read a book.

[@amanpotdar]

This interview needs to be out there ! Fucking best ever.. Loved how the whole horse situation gave a hard on to the interviewer a d even me !!😂

[@WhistleRgv]

Excellent interview!

[@eonsislept207]

This man is the savior of modern action films.

[@joshlamb8163]

I really loved the first two movies. I was intrigued with how the movie ended and all of the references to the supernatural. I wonder if that's going to bleed through.

[@IncessantWake]

Chad is the guy that replaced Brandon Lee in the crow when he passed away! now you know.

[@msidd6484]

Great insight into the mind of how they conceive and execute things. The attention to detail is phenomenal. Could someone explain the 'marker' concept in the movie? Am still a little confused about it. TIA

[@suefranklin8488]

OMG! Now I can see why Chad and zKeanu get togetogether so fabulously... Just so you know I think one of the best shoot in the head, was when the first movie when he is going to shoot Vego's sonn in the pool arre and then he stops, waits and shots the Russian in the head. Also, when Kohn shoots the one guy protecting Vdgo's son and they are saying get down... the bullet flies and cross fires into his head penatrates snd comes thru eith the blood splatter. Favorite timing ... Shooting in the Art Museum... Lots of gun shot hit and splatter. Perfectly timed...

[@TCReyes]

This dude is a real one. He’s really gonna deliver with Parabellum.

[@shivamadhvaryu2253]

these guys redefined action movies

[@renehoyvik]

I have an answer to you Chad about the too much action part. Obviously i don't know the situation in JW 3, but we need some time to connect with the characters. JW 1 did this expertly. JW2 had some great moments as well, like when he was just sitting in the bar with common (forget the character name) after they crash through the window of The Continental. People need moments to breath between the action, but we need something to be invested in as well during the downtime, otherwise it feels like the movie is slowing down. The best thing to do during that down time, help us get invested with a character. Doesn't need to be a main character, just something that makes us care or interested. Both the bar scene with common, and the scene where Fishburne (bowery king, remember that character :P) talks about how he met John wick let us engage with both the new characters and bring us that much closer to learning the story of the main character. This is one man's opinion anyways.

[@chrissummers1556]

Fuck, that interview was very technical AND entertaining. Learnt heaps from it about the filmmaking process. 👍

[@BRONZALiVE]

Now this is a filmmaker

[@julzcdg4880]

"That's it! John Wick runs to a stable and he rides a horse!.." Damn it Chad Stahelski is the shit! Mad love! You can never do your art in half!

[@l3si]

POST YOUR REACTION DUDES. ALSO I LOVE YOU CHAD

[@sohaibyounus]

This guy is freaking awesome!

[@seanstoutgamer]

I stopped watching the Bourne films because the action scenes hurt my eyes.

[@401kTV-p7o]

Sucks for you

[@jonnyshanon2103]

You heard of Michael Bay? That will hurt your brain.

[@andrewduan5123]

to be fiar the bourne trilogy does shaky cam really well.

[@freemonk3]

What was the last question??

[@enthnd03]

probably the highlander stuff? idk

[@crystalbruno3124]

freemonk3 I was thinking the same! The interviewer is like “one last question” and the video cuts off.

[@Naoexiste-k8m]

❤❤lindo❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@markauswillis1553]

I really can’t wait for his adaptation of Kill or Be Killed. John Wick is sick, but KOBK is going to blow lids.

[@miguelcornejo761]

Tremendo e innovador director de accion, hay que darle alguna franquicia que este alicaida y el difinitivamente la haria grande un ejemplo, Batman, saludos amigos

[@wolfy9549]

When you think about it Keanu Reeves is John Wick. He can drive, he can fight he can actually be as badass with a gun like in the movie so imagine a bunch of people broke into his house trying to kill him...

[@Senkuda]

lol "Oh geez, this isn't gonna work, let's shoot really tight and shake it up."

[@606danco]

This Guy is the real deal he can do it all stunts driving diving and a whole lot of things more

[@naumanahmed2446]

One simply doesn't mess with Mr. John Wick.

[@Brook11223]

It basically dovetails from John Wick Chapter 2.

[@bistiknaw]

the past few years I only go to the movie theaters to watch 2 movies only, the first is John Wick of course...

[@mildlysober6219]

Could you imagine if he did a Star Wars movie? Those lightsaber fights.

[@EsotericOrderJ]

I love the John Wick movies