"John Wick: Chapter 4" seemed like the end for the character, with Keanu Reeves wanting a definitive conclusion. According to franchise producer Basil Iwanyk, Reeves was physically and emotionally drained by the intense stuntwork and performance required for these films. By the time they were making the fourth installment, Reeves was so exhausted that he pleaded for John Wick to be definitively killed off in the movie so he could finally take a break. However, they left a small opening for potential future developments, settling for a 90% resolution.