John Wick 4 star reveals his performance was inspired by Heath Ledger's Joker

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Shamier Anderson drew inspiration from the Joker

Shamier Anderson in John Wick 4
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John Wick 4 star Shamier Anderson says his performance as Mr. Nobody was inspired by Heath Ledger's Joker. 

Mr. Nobody, also known as the Tracker, is a new addition to the Wick-verse, and is accompanied everywhere he goes by his trusty, four-legged companion, a Belgian Malinois dog. 

"I looked at the Joker and studied a lot of what Heath Ledger did, how exciting that character was; you just knew that guy had a robust past," Anderson told Vulture. "Like, 'Why did he get those scars?' And, for me, 'Why do I have this canine? Why do I have this knapsack? Why am I dressed like this?'

"This guy's transient," he continued. "He has pockets because he travels so much; he doesn't really change. That notebook you see in the film, I took that home and wrote a lot in there. That knapsack that he had on, I had a lot of personal items, like dog toys, dog treats, lighters engraved with my name. I just had to put my DNA on this. And I think it's translating as people are infatuated with the Tracker."

John Wick 4 had a franchise best opening weekend, though director Chad Stahelski has indicated that he and Keanu Reeves want to give the movies a "rest." That hasn't stopped a producer revealing her hopes for a John Wick 5, though. 

Plus, we also know that Reeves will return for an "extended cameo" in upcoming spin-off movie Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas. 

For much more on the movie, check out our spoilery deep dives on the John Wick 4 post-credits scene and the John Wick 4 ending explained. You can also get caught up on everything else the year has in store with our guide to 2023's major movie release dates. 

Molly Edwards
Molly Edwards
Deputy Entertainment Editor

I'm the Deputy Entertainment Editor here at GamesRadar+, covering all things film and TV for the site's Total Film and SFX sections. I previously worked on the Disney magazines team at Immediate Media, and also wrote on the CBeebies, MEGA!, and Star Wars Galaxy titles after graduating with a BA in English.