El universe of John Wick It's more than known for its visual style, its fast-paced action, and for a protagonist who has always swept the box office, however, few know everything that goes behind the scenes of this brilliant saga. To stop it from being a mystery, in a few days it will be released Wick is Pain, a documentary that promises to shed light on the moments less glamorous and more human that shaped one of the most popular action sagas in our cinema, and for which we already have a trailer.
A shoot that bordered on disaster
Directed by Jeffrey Doe, the film thus offers privileged access to the creation process of John Wick, featuring never-before-seen footage collected over a decade, exclusive interviews, and testimonials from key figures. The production not only tells the story of a legendary character, but also delves into the personal sacrifices, financial crises, and risky decisions that undoubtedly defined the franchise's destiny.
En Wick is Pain episodes that were previously little known about the turbulent birth of the first film, released in 2014, are revealed. Basil Iwanik, a key producer, recounts how he had to put his own home at risk to finance the project, while Eva Longoria contributed six million dollars at a critical moment to prevent him from dying just before the cameras started rolling again. The director's statements Chad Stahelski and his own Keanu Reeves They show a pressure environment in this way where the possibility of failure was as real as subsequent success.
The documentary compiles unpublished material and offers a transparent look at the day-to-day life of a shoot riddled with surprises, from impossible action scenes to tense creative debates. The original producers and cast members, such as David Leitch y Erica LeeThey'll also share how the team's passion and Reeves' commitment became the driving force behind the film's success. They even show how the initial skepticism from major studios may have left Wick's story on the back burner.
The impact of John Wick on the industry
Thanks to the interviews and the review of these first steps, the viewer discovers how John Wick not only did it raise millions of dollars but it ended up turning its protagonist into an icon of modern cinema, giving rise to sequels and spin-offs such as Ballerina flat shoes (which premieres in early June) and even comics and video games. Stahelski himself, looking back, emphasizes how unpredictable and risky the gamble was: a low-budget independent film that would end up setting a trend and becoming a model for contemporary action.
The premiere of Wick is Pain will arrive on May 9th, precisely when the aforementioned Ballerina flat shoes -starring Ana de Armas- hits theaters, and at a time when the arrival of the fifth installment and an anime prequel have already been confirmed. The documentary will be available on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV or YouTube, allowing fans of the saga to delve into the more suffered of a franchise that seemed destined for extinction before breaking all predictions.
Aimed at both die-hard fans and those interested in understanding how a small project can revolutionize the industry and shape legends of the seventh art, this is a must-see.
