'John Wick 2' Star Keanu Reeves Reunites With Another 'The Matrix' Actor; Find Out Who!

"John Wick 2" actor Keanu Reeves reunites with "The Matrix" co-star Laurence Fishburne in sequel.

Reeves, 51, reignited his career with the 2014 revenge action flick. Keanu Reeves played John Wick, who, according to Screen Rant, was "a retired assassin who found himself forced out of his quiet civilian life as a widower after the brutal murder of his beloved dog by the son of a powerful crime boss."

The film gained critical acclaim, earning $86 million at the box office against a budget of $20 million.

Following its success, Keanu Reeves signed up for "John Wick 2," reuniting with the original film's creative team. Chad Stahelski, who co-directed the first installment with David Letich, will helm the sequel from a screenplay by Derek Kolstad, the first installment's writer.

Principal photography for Keanu Reeves' "John Wick 2" began in late fall, and several set photos have already leaked online giving fans a glimpse of what could be expected in the sequel.

Meanwhile, new set photos reveal that Reeves has also reunited with one of his most popular past co-stars, Laurence Fishburne.

The Gothamist has published a photo showing "The Matrix" co-stars together on a "John Wick 2" set in Brooklyn, New York.

Fishburne, whose role is yet to be revealed, joins Common, Riccardo Scamarcio (Burnt), Peter Stormare and Ruby Rose as new cast members. Reprising their original roles are Ian McShane as Winston, Bridget Moynahan as Helen Wick, John Leguziamo as Aurelio and Lance Reddick as Charon.

Little is known about the sequel's plot, but Reeves has teased that it will open up a new chapter in the Continental world.

"So there's definitely that influence of the other world, the Continental world, the look, the feel, what it is about the movie, what made people like it; is definitely being paid attention to and the world opens up in this chapter," he revealed in an interview with Collider.

Paramount has yet to announce a release date for "John Wick 2."

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