"The John Wick film franchise, which has earned more than $1bn (735m) worldwide, follows the story of the retired assassin played by Keanu Reeves on a path of bloody vengeance. It's not the first time the iconic hitman has appeared in games, but Saber's will be the first voiced by Reeves. The Hollywood actor is no stranger to gaming however, having played the leading role of Johnny Silverhand in the smash hit Cyberpunk 2077."
"Matthew Karch, chief executive at Saber Interactive said the team was "honoured" to be working alongside Stahelski and Reeves to "bring the world of Wick to life in a AAA game". The studio says the story will be an original one "tailored for mature audiences", featuring old characters from the series as well as new ones. Jenefer Brown, president of global products at John Wick producer Lionsgate, said it hoped to capture the "unparalleled action" and "brand-defining fight choreography" of the films."
An untitled John Wick video game is in development at Saber Interactive and will feature Keanu Reeves' likeness and voice, with input from director Chad Stahelski. The game is expected to serve as a prequel and a trailer premiered during PlayStation's State of Play showcase. The studio describes the story as original and tailored for mature audiences, combining returning characters with new ones. Lionsgate aims to capture the films' unparalleled action and brand-defining fight choreography. Fans reacted mostly positively, while some expressed concern about potential impacts on Saber's other projects, such as the KOTOR remake.
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