How Keanu Reeves’ stunt double became ‘John Wick’s’ action auteur

For nearly 10 years, the man behind Reeves building the bespoke world of "John Wick" has been Chad Stahelski, his longtime stunt double.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment March 26, 2023 How Keanu Reeves' stunt double became 'John Wick's' action auteur 'John Wick 4's Chad Stahelski got his start in stunts with Keanu Reeves and 'The Matrix.' Now he's one of Hollywood's most exciting action filmmakers. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT TikTok might get banned after 'disaster' testimony. Why do some TikTokers not care? With the prospect of a TikTok ban looming once again — this time under President Biden rather than Trump — the app users are preparing for disruption. SHARE       READ MORE Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus' 'Rainbowland' was banned from a first-grade spring concert Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus' duet 'Rainbowland', was banned from a first-grade spring concert at a Wisconsin school this week. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Millie Bobby Brown's debut novel is inspired by grandma's 'very personal' WWII story Millie Bobby Brown of 'Stranger Things' will release her debut novel later this year. 'Nineteen Steps' is inspired by her grandma's experiences during WWII. SHARE       READ MORE 'Great Expectations' review: A dismal remodel of a Charles Dickens tale This adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel, which stars Olivia Colman, Fionn Whitehead and Shalom Brune-Franklin, is a very dark and different take. SHARE       READ MORE Move out the way, Adidas: Beyoncé just debuted a fashion line with this luxury brand Beyoncé and Balmain are teaming for the Renaissance Couture line, announced just a day after the singer reportedly split with Adidas. SHARE       READ MORE Skier 'categorically hit me': Gwyneth Paltrow takes the stand in ski-collision trial Gwyneth Paltrow, who is accused of negligence in a 2016 ski collision with a man at the Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, testified Friday. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US