Keanu Reeves Delaying The 'John Wick 2' Filming? Release Date To Come As Early As Next Year?

Keanu Reeves' "John Wick 2" is set to begin production this fall.

The 51-year-old actor will reunite with director David Leitch and co-director Chad Stahelski and screenwriter David Kolstad, who will pen the sequel's script, according to a Inquistr.

Details about the sequel's plot are still under wraps, although Leitch and Stahelski have previously mentioned that Keanu Reeves' return in "John Wick 2" is important to them.

"If we could work with Keanu Reeves for 10 more movies you'd have a really cool career," Stahelski told Movies. 

They also revealed the difficulties of making a sequel, sharing that the most challenging part of it "isn't coming up with more action, but keeping the character relatable."

"We have ideas for days and without blinking twice we know we can outdo the action from the original. It's the matter of story and how much you like the character. That's always the most important."

"You gotta go on a journey with the guy and have to like the guy," Leitch added.

Jason Constantine, Lionsgate president of aqcuisitions and co-productions, has released a statement regarding Keanu Reeves' "John Wick 2."

"With such tremendous fan and critical support for 'John Wick,' we knew that there was still so much more of this story to tell," Constantine said in a statement published by The Wrap. "We are thrilled that Keanu, David and Chad have re-teamed with us and promise to bring audiences even more excitement the second time around."

According to Venture Captain Post, the sequel's plot may explore the relationship between John Wick and his mentor.

The first film featured Reeves as an assassin who comes out of retirement to seek revenge.

2014's surprise box office hit "John Wick" earned "$14.1 million on its opening weekend and eventually made $43 million domestically and nearly $80 million worldwide."

Producers have yet to announce an official release date for Keanu Reeves' "John Wick 2."