UPDATE: Common Joins JOHN WICK 2 As Lead Villain; Ian McShane Returning

UPDATE: Common Joins JOHN WICK 2 As Lead Villain; Ian McShane Returning

John Wick 2 has found its villain! The upcoming action sequel, has enlisted Suicide Squad actor Common to face off with Keanu Reeves' titular assassin. Plus, Ian McShane has been confirmed to return!

By RohanPatel - Oct 26, 2015 02:10 PM EST
Filed Under: John Wick
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
 
The Hollywood Reporter has learned that actor/musician/poet Lonnie Rashid Lynn, better known to the world as Common, has inked a deal to join Lionsgate's upcoming action sequel John Wick 2 as the film's villain, which means he'll soon be seen squaring off with Keanu Reeves' titular assasin with a heart. 

The upcoming sequel to the hit 2014 film is expected to kick off production later this week. Chad Stahelski, who co-directed the original, is directing with a script from Derek Kolstad, who also penned the original. Outside of Reeves & Common, no word yet on the rest of the cast, but expect more announcements relatively soon.

Common will be seen next in Warner Bros' Suicide Squad and then in MGM's Barbershop 3. His recent film appearances include Entourage, Run All Night, SelmaDate Night, Terminator: Salvation, Wanted, and American Gangster.

UPDATE: The Hollywood Reporter has now confirmed that Ian McShane (Game Of Thrones) will reprise his role from this original film. In case you need a refresher, he portrayed Winston, the owner of the boutique hotel that housed Wick and caters to the hit-person community with its discretion, on-call doctors, and no-killing rule.

What do you guys think of this casting? Sound off with your thoughts below!


 
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Tevii
Tevii - 10/26/2015, 2:51 PM
Nice... can't wait to see where they take John Wick
GetsugaTensho22
GetsugaTensho22 - 10/26/2015, 2:52 PM
Common also sucks as an actor. I can't be bothered listening to his music so i can't judge that, but he's only marginally improved as an actor over the past 10 years. I mean, Jai Courtney has shown more improvement in his films since Die Hard than this douche who's been the same since Wanted LOL
James99201
James99201 - 10/26/2015, 2:52 PM
So it's not rumor anymore he is in suicide squad? WHO???? Black Mante?
GhostDog
GhostDog - 10/26/2015, 2:55 PM
I like it! He was very cool as a badass assasin in RUN all Night


He was badass in Smokin' Aces too
SmellofDuty
SmellofDuty - 10/26/2015, 2:55 PM
@James99201

He is playing tattooed man.

GhostDog
GhostDog - 10/26/2015, 2:56 PM
@James99201 he's tattoo man. He's been seen in set pics
SmellofDuty
SmellofDuty - 10/26/2015, 2:57 PM
Is John Wick worth watching, I've been interested, but also kind of timid to see it.
GetsugaTensho22
GetsugaTensho22 - 10/26/2015, 2:57 PM
ALSO, why won't my embed codes show up? im trying to link music videos.

Anyway, John Wick had THE BEST soundtrack of 2014!

Chuck420Taylor
Chuck420Taylor - 10/26/2015, 3:00 PM
Common vs Keanu sounds like Street Kings to me. This should be good in all seriousness.
gmoney0505
gmoney0505 - 10/26/2015, 3:01 PM
Common is playing Richard Dragon in Suicide Squad!!!!!!!
Bread
Bread - 10/26/2015, 3:03 PM
Pretty cool.

I wanna see Danny Glover make an appearance in this movie.
Bread
Bread - 10/26/2015, 3:04 PM
@SmellOfDuty

It's one of the best action movies in the last 20 years.
HappyHater
HappyHater - 10/26/2015, 3:08 PM
John wick was just pure Keanu Reeves, loved it ! but not sure it needs a sequel
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 10/26/2015, 3:14 PM
This seems like a step down if you ask me. Maybe he's playing the right hand man to the main antagonist.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 10/26/2015, 3:18 PM
Happy for Common!


McGee
McGee - 10/26/2015, 3:20 PM
We already know Common is in Suicide Squad Patel....is that what this article is about?

I have dyslexia...but dyslexia doesn't me have.
SmellofDuty
SmellofDuty - 10/26/2015, 3:26 PM
@Crabnado

blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 10/26/2015, 3:27 PM
I wonder what @quickhook thinks of this news?
McGee
McGee - 10/26/2015, 3:32 PM
Yeah. And if at all possible, he should express his opinion in the form of pictures.
PsychoticSpaceRaccoon
PsychoticSpaceRaccoon - 10/26/2015, 3:34 PM
John Wick is an unapologetic throwback action movie with great fight choreography.

I hope they keep the story light and straightforward and double-down on the fights and world-building elements.
BigDaddyJinx
BigDaddyJinx - 10/26/2015, 3:37 PM
Having seen Common in Smokin' Aces alone, I can say that I'm pretty amped to see what he can lay down against John Wick. At least this guy can act (somewhat).

I just hope they didn't cast him because..."diversity", 'cause then I'd have to yak all over my $500 gator shoes...
marvel72
marvel72 - 10/26/2015, 3:59 PM
Such a good film,one of my favorites of 2015.



EricBorder
EricBorder - 10/26/2015, 4:18 PM
@SmellofDuty

John Wick is definitely worth watching

I'm surprised that their making a sequel, the first one is amazing

I would love the directors to make a stand alone R rated Punisher movie, they would be absolutely perfect for it, John Wick is basically a Punisher movie done right with a different name
EricBorder
EricBorder - 10/26/2015, 4:19 PM
The directors are supposed to be directing the Bloodshot movie too, which should be crazy
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 10/26/2015, 5:14 PM
John Wick was cool, looking forward to more.

Didn't know Common was in Run All Night, that movie wasn't bad.
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 10/26/2015, 5:48 PM
@Scorpion8125 @Areo How is Common mediocre or "nasty rap"? Have you ever listened to any of his music? Common is an amazing MC.







Amazing catalogue, and pure truth all around. Hope we get some Common in the soundtrack for Marvel's Luke Cage show.
TheSoulEater
TheSoulEater - 10/26/2015, 5:48 PM
I liked John Wick

TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 10/26/2015, 5:54 PM
*sigh*

Common in "WANTED" = DEAD
Common in "Street Kings" = DEAD
Common in "Run All Night" = DEAD
Common in "John Wick 2" = DEAD

Stop casting this brotha in films just to kill him off. Won't fool me.
Dredd97
Dredd97 - 10/26/2015, 6:23 PM
@McGee I have Parkinson's...but Parkinson's doesn'tbsksjisjsnjxnskdbnakaplanaohaks
Dredd97
Dredd97 - 10/26/2015, 6:24 PM
John Wick was a fantastic movie. Straight up 80s action flick. And if it had been a Punisher film, nobody would've complained
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