Bruce Willis almost landed the role of assassin John Wick before Keanu Reeves made the character his own, according to the director.
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When the John Wick franchise was initially in development, Bruce Willis was attached to star as the titular assassin, but ultimately Keanu Reeves was cast in the role.
Director David Leitch revealed that John Wick was written with Bruce Willis in mind, but Keanu Reeves' gravitas and action chops made him the perfect fit for the character, cementing the franchise's success.