A familiar face will be returning in the upcoming John Wick spin-off film Caine.
Rina Sawayama, who received acclaim for her performance as Akira, a fan-favorite in Lionsgate’s John Wick: Chapter 4, will reprise her role opposite Donnie Yen in the upcoming Caine spinoff film. The announcement was made today by Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.
The film will be produced by franchise producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee (John Wick: Chapters 1 through 4, Ballerina, Monkey Man) through their Thunder Road shingle, and by Chad Stahelski (John Wick: Chapter 3—Parabellum, Day Shift, John Wick: Chapter 4, Ballerina), who produces through his 87Eleven Entertainment production banner.
It was previously announced that the iconic and influential martial arts legend Donnie Yen will reprise his renowned role as Caine and will direct. The new film is stylistically modeled on the uniquely designed action films that Yen helped make famous, while being developed through Chad Stahelski’s deal with Lionsgate as he oversees the expansion of the John Wick universe. Yen will also serve as an executive producer on the project.
The film will begin production in Hong Kong later this year.
