Ian McShane recently opened up about a touching tale from his last encounter with his co-star Lance Reddick, who played Charon in the John Wick series, prior to his passing. In the latest film Ballerina, Reddick’s character said goodbye to the franchise. Moreover, McShane emphasized the strong friendship he developed with Reddick, a three-time Saturn Awards nominee, during their work on the John Wick movies.
Ian McShane on his tragic final memory of John Wick’s Lance Reddick
In a recent chat, a former Deadwood cast member shared memories of his last meeting with the late Lance Reddick, an event that happened following the premiere of John Wick: Chapter 4.
Reflecting on my conversation with Dexerto, it’s Ian McShane, the extraordinary actor who plays Winston in the cherished film series, who mentioned something intriguing about Lance. He recalled, “A few years back, when John Wick 4 was released, we were both in LA, and I jokingly said, ‘I’ll catch up with you at the premiere in a couple of weeks.’ I then traveled to London, returned, but never managed to meet him again. It’s a bit unfortunate, but that’s life.
Later on, McShane shared an intriguing anecdote from behind the scenes involving The Wire co-star and himself. He detailed how the two collaborated to create a backstory for their John Wick characters. As he put it, “We were often together, which was pleasant because we dreamed up this shared past where our characters had met in Africa during the ’70s. At that time, I was with MI6, and he was part of the local government.
In a playful manner, the Golden Globe Award-winning actor hinted at potential revelations about the backstory of characters Winston and Charon, which he developed alongside Reddick, for the upcoming John Wick 5. Ian McShane suggested, “They maintained contact. And when they became too old, they were evicted, and then they formed this secret partnership and relationship. It’s unclear who supported them; perhaps that mystery will be explored in John Wick 5.
Actor Lance Reddick, who played the role of Charon, the hotel concierge in the John Wick film series and John Wick Hex video game, died in March 2023 at the age of 60.
Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on SuperHeroHype.
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2025-06-05 19:10