The Joe Rogan Experience #1995 - Chad Stahelski
Jun 7, 2023
Chad Stahelski, renowned director and stuntman behind the "John Wick" franchise, shares his thrilling journey from stunt performer to filmmaker. He discusses the creative fusion of Greek mythology with modern action narratives, revealing the meticulous training involved in crafting realistic combat scenes. Stahelski also emphasizes the psychological bond between audiences and cinema, along with the innovative methods in filmmaking, such as pioneering canine stunts. He humorously touches on the importance of life insurance and anticipates future projects in the action genre.
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From Stuntman to Director
- Chad Stahelski transitioned from stuntman to director after years of working with the Wachowskis.
- His work on The Matrix opened doors to second unit directing and eventually led to his directorial debut with John Wick.
John Wick's Origin
- Keanu Reeves gave Stahelski the John Wick script, originally titled Scorn, about a 65-year-old man.
- Stahelski and Dave Leach co-directed John Wick with a Greek mythology-inspired pitch.
Crediting Actors' Innovations
- Give credit to actors for innovative ideas they bring to action sequences.
- Keanu Reeves's magazine reload flip in John Wick became a popular, practical move.
