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The John Wick franchise is the powerhouse of the action genre, which has nearly become the light of the day. What started as a simple revenge tale in 2014 evolved into a sprawling universe with sequels, spin-offs, and a global fanbase. Keanu Reeves’ titular character raised the movie’s stakes, delivering jaw-dropping stunts and a story packed with loyalty and vengeance. Yet, this now-iconic series almost didn’t happen as it was saved 24 hours before the project could have been dropped.
Why Was John Wick’s Film Almost Dropped?
In a recent interview with Business Insider, the director of the John Wick franchise, Chad Stahelsk, and co-producer David Leitch, revealed how John Wick almost didn’t happen. Stahelski shared that the movie nearly fell apart just before filming, losing its financing a week before production wrapped up its final preparations. Surprisingly, actress and Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria stepped in and invested $6 million needed to save the project.
Stahelski explained, “We were less than a week out and lost almost $6 million on gap financing. We were financing independently to get the bond, but one of the investors couldn’t raise the money in time. She came to the rescue and provided the gap financing less than 24 hours before we had to lock the doors on the movie and walk away.”
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