At the John Wick 4 Los Angeles premiere on March 20, the cast and crew of the film shared their deep affection for their late co-star Lance Reddick. Those who worked with him were still mourning the loss on the red carpet after Reddick’s unexpected death just a few days prior, on March 17. “He was a very beautiful person, a special artist,†Keanu Reeves told AP. “He had such a passion for his work and his craft. He was gracious, he had a dignity to him and a presence. Just to be in his light and to get a chance to work with him, I’ll cherish for the rest of my life.†“We lost our brother, and in a really sort of very shocking way. I think we’re all still in shock,†Fishburne said, acknowledging the emotional impact Reddick’s death had on him. “Life is … hard sometimes.â€
“I really wish he could be with us tonight, but, you know, life,†the John Wick director Chad Stahelski said. “But we’re very fortunate to have known him. And he’s a great man, a great artist, a great human, a dear friend.†John Wick 4 will be released on March 24, and while it won’t be Reddick’s last onscreen performance, it will be his last time appearing in the franchise that he helped define.