The latest installation of the popular action seriesJohn Wickjust started filming last month, and the cast is helping to build up the hype with their incredible training videos.Shamier Andersonis the latest star to publish a video of his gun trainingon Instagram, which promises fans thatJohn Wick 4will be just as violent and action-heavy as its previous entries. His caption is appropriately titled, “A storm is coming.”
The video starts with a close-up of literally hundreds of bullets, surrounded by several different types of automatic weapons. It basically looks likeJames Franco’s house inSpring Breakers. We also see Anderson in action, showing off his target practice and his gun knowhow. The second part of the video showcases Anderson’s combat training, featuring him in a boxing ring absolutely dripping with sweat. And finally, we get to see Anderson’s cardio and strength training, which is basically all the encouragement you need to get back to the gym (as well as put us all to shame). Overall, it’s an impressive video that highlights Anderson’s dedication to the physicality of the role and commitment to proving thatJohn Wickis one of the most epic action franchises out there.
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Part of the popularity behindJohn Wickis its dynamic use of action choreography and limited use of stunt doubles, which allows the set pieces to be more realistic and engaging. The series also near perfected the use of gun-fu, which is a gunfight in close quarters that utilizes kung fu as part of the action. With the rise of comic book films, CGI action is what moviegoers usually see on their screens, and action purists loveJohn Wick’s emphasis on classic but innovative hand-to-hand combat. These training videos show that the actors are living up to this standard.
Anderson has been cast in an undisclosed role, so it’s unclear whether or not all this training will be used to helpKeanu Reeves' John Wick, or if he will appear as an antagonist. Anderson is an up-and-coming actor to watch, and although he’s been in the business for years, he has starred in some recent high-profile projects likeWynonna Earp,Dear White People,and Netflix’s recent sci-fi filmStowaway. Therefore, his future projects are just as hyped asJohn Wick: Chapter 4, as he is set to star in a new TV series calledInvasion, which is inspired byH.G. Wells’War of the Worlds. He can also next be seen in yet another Netflix sci-fi film calledAwakestarringGina Rodriguez, which is set in a post-apocalyptic world where people lose the ability to sleep.
John Wick 4is filming now and is expected to premiere next year. Check out Anderson’s Instagram post below.
