Martial arts legend Donnie Yen enters talks to direct his own character's John Wick spin-off: "I think both the fans, as well as the studio, want this to happen"

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A movie about Caine is in the works

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John Wick 4 star Donnie Yen has confirmed he's not just starring in an upcoming spin-off about his character – he's also in talks to direct it, although he can't share much more than that.

When asked about his potential involvement behind the camera, Yen told Collider, "It is true. I think both the fans, as well as the studio, want this to happen, and we'll see. I don't know. I can only tell you that much. But yes, we are talking, and we are talking intimately. We'll see what happens."

Yen plays Caine in the franchise, a blind former High Table assassin who must kill John Wick by order of the Marquis (Bill Skarsgård), otherwise his daughter will be murdered. A spin-off movie about the character was first announced back in May 2024.

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