“Wick is Pain” Documentary Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Struggles of “John Wick” Films – Now Streaming on Amazon Prime Video
A new documentary, “Wick is Pain,” directed by Jeffrey Doe, offers an unprecedented look behind the creation of all four “john wick” films, now available on Amazon Prime Video. The film features current interviews with director Chad stahelski, director David Leitch, star Keanu Reeves, producers basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, and members of the stunt crew. Remarkably, cameras were rolling during the planning stages of the first film, capturing the project’s origins.
the documentary reveals the series faced near-failure before production even began, with an initial cut described as ”horror” by the studio. Stahelski and Leitch,both longtime stunt performers,aimed to demonstrate their ability to direct drama alongside action,but their first attempt consisted of lengthy,slow-paced scenes of Reeves portraying a grieving man.
Internal disputes between Stahelski and Leitch ultimately led to their professional separation, adding to the challenges faced during production, alongside studio disagreements – including debates over whether a dog could be killed on screen.
“Wick is Pain” also highlights the physical toll the action sequences took on the cast and crew, showcasing Reeves’s bruised body after training and a problematic stunt involving his double.the documentary celebrates the frequently enough-unseen work of the stunt team, manny of whom have collaborated repeatedly on the “John Wick” franchise, including the upcoming spin-off “Ballerina,” sparking some surprise among fans. [Link to related article: https://www.filmstarts.de/nachrichten/1000147315.html ]
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