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Donnie Yen is making his 'John Wick' debut in the upcoming fourth installment as Caine, a blind assassin caught between his ties to the villainous High

Actor Donnie Yen is making his ‘John Wick’ debut in the upcoming fourth installment as Caine, a blind assassin caught between his ties to the villainous High Table and his friendship with Keanu Reeves’ eponymous killer.

It turns out Yen’s character was not originally named Caine. The actor told GQ magazine that he called out the ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ script for including Asian stereotypes, leading to changes regarding his character’s name and appearance in the film, reports ‘Variety’.

“The name was Shang or Chang,” Yen said of his ‘John Wick’ character.

“Why does he always have to be called Shang or Chang? Why can’t he have a normal name? Why do you have to be so generic? Then the wardrobe again — oh, mandarin collars. Why is everything so generic? This is a ‘John Wick’ movie. Everybody’s supposed to be cool and fashionable. Why can’t he look cool and fashionable?”

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ director Chad Stahelski listened to Yen’s criticism and agreed to modify the character. Yen, who was able to redesign the character as an homage to Bruce Lee, maintained that he had “a very respectful experience working on ‘John Wick,'” adding, “Overall, I enjoyed making the film.”

It was hardly the first time Yen played a role in un-stereotyping a Hollywood tentpole. When Yen was being courted to star as the blind warrior Chirrut Imwe in Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ prequel movie ‘Rogue One’, the script positioned the character as a stereotypical martial artist.

“One thing I pointed out is he was a stereotype. Typical master. Doesn’t smile,” Yen said.

The actor made his criticisms known to the ‘Rogue One’ creative team, who responded by overhauling the script to give Chirrut more comedic beats. Yen was even afforded opportunities to improvise jokes during filming.

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ opens in theatres nationwide March 24 from Lionsgate.

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What is Donnie Yen's role in John Wick 4? ›

Donnie Yen's portrayal of Caine in John Wick: Chapter 4 showcases his talent and earns the Hollywood respect he deserves. Yen's performance as Caine is a perfect balance of enjoyment and seriousness, adding to the overall tone of the franchise.

Who is the blind Asian in John Wick 4? ›

Donnie Yen's blind assassin from John Wick 4, Caine, is getting his own movie from Lionsgate!

Who is the blind Asian actor in John Wick? ›

Donnie Yen is set to star in a spin-off of John Wick (2014 to present), in which he will reprise his role as blind assassin Caine. The character was introduced in the fourth movie of the action franchise, John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023). The Hong Kong action star took to Instagram on May 17 to share his excitement.

Who is the Asian guy in John Wick? ›

Donnie Yen. Donnie Yen as Caine in “John Wick: Chapter 4.”

What is Keanu Reeves' ethnicity? ›

Reeves was born in Beirut, Lebanon, on September 2, 1964, the son of Patricia (née Taylor), a costume designer and performer, and Samuel Nowlin Reeves Jr. His mother is English, originating from Essex. His American father is from Hawaii, and is of Native Hawaiian, Chinese, English, Irish, and Portuguese descent.

What is the hidden scene in John Wick 4? ›

Chapter 4 includes a post-credits sequence that picks back up with Wick's frienemy Caine (Donnie Yen), now also free of the High Table, who is on the way to visit his daughter for the first time in years. As he approaches her, a woman emerges from the crowd, brandishing a knife.

Who is the fat German guy in John Wick 4? ›

Killa Harkan was the head of the German branch of The High Table and a mob boss in Berlin who operates a nightclub called Himmel und Hölle. He is an antagonist in John Wick: Chapter 4.

What is John Wick's race? ›

Fictional character biography. John was born Jardani Jovonovich in a Padhorje village somewhere in the Byelorussian SSR of the Soviet Union to a Ruska Roma family on September 2, 1964.

What is the black guys name in John Wick? ›

In 2014, Reddick appeared as Charon in the action-thriller film John Wick, a role he reprised in its three sequels.

Who turned down the John Wick role? ›

Rina Sawayama turned down John Wick role at first - IMDb.

Who is the Asian girl in John Wick 4? ›

The latest release in the franchise, John Wick: Chapter 4, does just this, and, like the previous films, it has attracted millions of filmgoers to the cinema. Aimee Kwan, a British actress of Thai-Malaysian origin, was one of the newest additions to the cast.

How much does Donnie Yen get from John Wick 4? ›

In John Wick 4, Yen played an assassin alongside Keanu Reeves, adding another accomplishment to his illustrious career. But what was his paycheck for this role? Reports suggest that Yen pocketed $300,000 for his role in the film.

Who is the German bad guy in John Wick 4? ›

Killa to John during their fight. Killa Harkan is a major antagonist in the 2023 neo-noir action film John Wick: Chapter 4, the fourth installment in the John Wick franchise. He is a killer German boss and leader of the German branch of the High Table in Berlin.

Who is the big guy in John Wick 4? ›

Scott Adkins got the biggest role of his career in John Wick: Chapter 4.

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