The industry is still reeling from the sudden departure of Lance Reddick. However, his eloquent presence would continue in the many upcoming film and television projects that the prolific actor completed before his death at the age of 60.
Over the past week, Reddick has given interviews in support of John Wick: Chapter 4, the final film in the Keanu Reeves action series. The film, which will now be dedicated to the late actor, opens next week and is expected to debut with a franchise of up to $70 million at the local Boxoffice. In it, Riddick reprises his role as Sharon, the concierge of the Continental Hotel in New York.
Reddick also recently played Charon in a game John Wick spin off ballet dancer, titled Ana de Armas. He’s finished all of his scenes in the movie, which Lionsgate has yet to set a release date for.
Deadline in January exclusively revealed Reddick’s casting for the Kiefer Sutherland-led film Caine Mutiny Court Martial Paramount Global Content Distribution for Showtime. Riddick completed all the work, and played Captain Blakely, chief judge of the court-martial, in the production, which ended. Originally written in 1951 by Hermann Wouk, Caine Mutiny Court Martial It is retold for the modern era, and follows a US Navy SEAL during trial for mutiny.
Reddick will also soon be seen starring as Zeus in the new high-profile Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympianswhich completed production on its first season. The project tells the fictional story of a newly minted 12-year-old deity, Percy Jackson, who has just come to terms with his new superpowers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his lightning bolt.
Beginning May 19, Reddick will appear in Hulu’s reboot of 20th Century Studios White men can’t jump Reboot. Jack Harlow plays the role created by Woody Harrelson and Cinqua Walls plays the role previously portrayed by Wesley Snipes. Riddick plays Benji Allen, Walls’ character coach and father, who lives with MS.
Additionally, Reddick stars alongside Regina King in the upcoming John Ridley biopic of Shirley Chisholm. Shirley About America’s first black female congresswoman. Riddick plays Chisholm’s campaign manager Wesley MacDonald “Mac” Holder. We hear the movie is eyeing a release date towards the end of the year.
“We are deeply saddened and deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick,” Reeves W John Wick director Chad Stahelski said in a statement today. “He was a consummate professional and a pleasure to work with. Our love and prayers are with his wife Stephanie, children, family and friends. We dedicate the film to his loving memory. He will be greatly missed.”
said Ian McShane who plays Winston in John Wick Movies “Complete shock and disbelief. Lance was an amazing human being and an amazing colleague. My deepest condolences, peace and love to his wife Stephanie and all of his family.”
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