NYCC 2016: What We Learned From The ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ Panel

3. New Detail’s On Common’s Assassin

Common shared a few new details about his character and what it’s like to be part of the “John Wick movement.” He then said that his character shouldn’t necessarily be seen as the film’s villain:

“I was super excited to be able to be a part of this John Wick movement. When I saw the first one I was lilke, ‘Wow this is some cool shit.’ It took me to a different world. This is the highest level I’ve been when it comes to fighting, action, gun-fu, we say. Working with Keanu, his intesnity and drive, I love being in a scene with him. But he’s the champ. He’s the god. It’s like you’re raching for the champ when you’re working with Keanu. But my character is not necessarily the villain.”

“We have a disagreement,” Reeves said in reply. “Different points of views. There’s a thin line between love and hate.”