LOS ANGELES: Keanu Reeves did not need much persuasion to reprise his role as a lethal retired hitman whose path to revenge sees him killing dozens more in the upcoming sequel “John Wick: Chapter 2.”“I love John Wick,” the actor told Reuters ahead of the film’s opening in theaters on Friday. “John Wick,” the slick 2014 action thriller from Lionsgate made for around $20 million, earned critical praise and marked a box office comeback for Reeves, 52, after a handful of low-performing films. For the second chapter, Reeves said the budget was higher, which allowed for expensive locations, such as the catacombs in Rome and Lincoln Center in Manhattan. Reeves’ career in Hollywood spans more than 30 years, with hits including 1989’s quirky time-travel comedy “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” 1994’s action thriller “Speed” and the mind-bending “Matrix” sci-fi franchise. Reeves said plans for a sequel to “Bill and Ted,” a cult favorite among film lovers, is currently in the works.

Source: New Strait Times February 08, 2017 03:05 UTC