John Wick news
The gist
Several 2026 action projects are described in the 'John Wick' mold, from Day Drinker to Deadlocked.
The franchise's influence now shapes casting and marketing more than its own spin-offs.
How it unfolded
- Sep 23, 2026Collider reports Catherine Zeta-Jones stars in the action thriller series Kill Jackie, premiering October 2, based on Nick Harkaway's novel The Price You Pay.
- Sep 24, 2026Joblo reports the Day Drinker trailer with Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz and Cline; production begins in Spain, produced by Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, who produce the John Wick franchise.
- Sep 25, 2026MovieWeb reports Marko Zaror (John Wick: Chapter 4) is reported to join the cast of Deadlocked, starring Jamie Foxx, with Amazon MGM Studios.