Production is due to begin later this year, it was announced this morning atCinemaConin Las Vegas.
The previous draft of the screenplay of the new film was written by Robert Askins.
Yen will also serve as an executive producer.
Donnie Yen as Caine in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’Murray Close/Lionsgate
He recently directed, produced and starred inThe Prosecutorand the period wuxia filmSakra.
His Hollywood movies have includedStar Wars: Rogue One, xXx: Return of Xander CageandMulan.
Were thrilled that hes in the directors chair to tell Caines story.
I am both thrilled and deeply inspired to make this happen.
Stahelski added: One of my favorite characters in theJohn Wickworld is Caine.
To have the chance to dive into his world and discover all his adventures excites us all.
Hes clearly the best choice to direct and were excited to begin production.
Yen is repped by Independent Artist Group, Yorn Levine, and Cissy Wang at Bullet Films.
Tomlin is represented by CAA, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, SSML and Goodman Genow Schenkman.
