20 Things You Probably Didn't Know About John Wick
18. Keanu Reeves Spent Four Months Preparing For The Role
As mentioned before, Keanu Reeves spent a considerable amount of time and effort into selling John Wick's physicality. In the past, the actor has not shied from learning complex and even dangerous stunt manoeuvres as seen in his roles in the Matrix franchise, Speed and Point Break, and John Wick was no different.
The Bill and Ted star spent four months training in a variety of martial arts disciplines, as revealed by Chad Stahelski in an interview with Collider. Among the disciplines acquired by Reeves during this time include Brazilian and Japanese jiu-jitsu as well as acquiring advanced weapon handling and shooting techniques from Navy Seal and SWAT members.
The training paid off in spades as Reeves was able to convincingly portray Wick's brutal movements and actions in a manner that blended stylishness and practicality.