Keanu Reeves Honors Late Co-Star Lance Reddick at “John Wick: Chapter 4” Premiere
The star-studded premiere of “John Wick: Chapter 4” was a bittersweet event for the cast and crew as they remembered their late co-star, Lance Reddick. Reddick, who played Charon in the film franchise, passed away suddenly on March 17 at the age of 60.
To honor Reddick’s memory and his contributions to the film series, Keanu Reeves and his co-stars wore blue ribbons on the red carpet. The tribute was a poignant moment for Reeves, who worked with Reddick on all four “John Wick” movies over the past decade.
In an emotional interview with People, Reeves spoke about Reddick’s remarkable talent and his deep connection with him on set. “The connection between John Wick and Charon was special,” Reeves said. “I always said to him that people liked John Wick because he liked John Wick.”
Reeves also remembered the first time he met Reddick and worked with him on the first “John Wick” movie. “He had this idea for the way that he wanted the character to speak – and just his enthusiasm and passion. And the way that he and I got to work and kind of speak the unspoken, that connection. It’s just really cool.”
Reeves wasn’t the only one to pay tribute to Reddick at the premiere. Other members of the cast, including Laurence Fishburne, Rina Sawayama, Shamier Anderson, Donnie Yen, and director Chad Stahelski, also wore blue ribbons.
Reddick’s passing has left a profound impact on the entertainment industry, with fans and colleagues remembering him as a talented actor and a kind person. In addition to his role in “John Wick: Chapter 4,” Reddick recently appeared in all seasons of Prime TV’s “Bosch,” co-starred in Netflix’s 2022 “Resident Evil” series, and portrayed Zeus in the upcoming Disney+ series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” He also appeared in the upcoming remake of “White Men Can’t Jump” with rapper Jack Harlow, out later this year, and was set to star in the green-lit “John Wick” spinoff, “Ballerina,” opposite Ana de Armas.
Reddick’s wife Stephanie also shared a message on her husband’s social media accounts, thanking fans for their outpouring of love and support. “Lance was taken from us far too soon,” she wrote. “Thank you for all your overwhelming love, support, and beautiful stories shared on these platforms over the last day. I see your messages and can’t begin to express how grateful I am to have them.”
The legacy of Lance Reddick will undoubtedly live on through his work and the impact he had on those who knew him. The “John Wick” franchise, in particular, will always hold a special place in the hearts of fans and colleagues alike as a testament to Reddick’s remarkable talent and contribution to the series.
