However, Reeves' involvement in theJohn Wickfranchise shouldn’t be taken for granted.

It would help solidify the barrier between Wick’s two lives.

It’s not particularly common once action stars reach a certain age, and Reeves is definitely the exception.

John Wick 10th Anniversary Art by Saiful Creation

Reeves' style had always been fairly restrained and subtle,but much of this changed withJohn Wick.

This would have brought its own strengths and weaknesses, but it decidedly would have been different.

The lackluster reception of theMatrixsequels also likely played into him still ranking below Willis in the 2000s.

Keanu Reeves in front of a red background as John Wick

As a result, the two films often have been compared.

Winston is always there to help him as long as it serves his own interests too.

The pair have an almost paternal relationship, andWinston serves as a kind of mentor to Wick.

A composite image of Winston looking over his shoulder in front of the Continental with Winston standing in the elevator in The Continental Season 1

This may have been harder to believe with Willis playing the character.

The series explores themes of loyalty, honor, and survival in a secret society of assassins.

Keanu Reeves standing solemnly as John Wick in John Wick

Bruce Willis as Ian Swan in Paradise City

Ana de Armas as Eve looking worried and aiming a gun in a nightclub in From the World of John Wick: Ballerina

John Wick looking at a video on his phone of his late wife Helen in John Wick.

Keanu Reeves in a car with a gun in John Wick

Bruce Willis as Ian Swan pointing a machine gun in Paradise City

Bruce Willis as Ian Swan in Paradise City

Bruce Willis talking to someone on a walkie talkie in Die Hard

John talking to Winston at a graveyard in John Wick Chapter 4

Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bruce Willis in The Expendables 2

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