Keanu Reeves’ John Wick Paydays Revealed Ahead of the Awaited Fifth Film

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It's unclear how much money Reeves earned for playing Wick in the threequel, Chapter 3 - Parabellum, although it's believed he received a hefty raise compared to the first two films.

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The fifth film won't be the next movie in the John Wick franchise, but the spinoff.

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