Rina Sawayama Returns in 'John Wick' Spinoff 'Caine'

Rina Sawayama reprises her role in the John Wick universe in the new film 'Caine'. Get ready for more action!

Rina Sawayama's Role in the John Wick Universe

Rina Sawayama is gearing up to step back into her role in the thrilling *John Wick* universe with the upcoming spinoff film *Caine*. This exciting news has fans buzzing as they anticipate more action-packed scenes featuring Sawayama's character.

Sawayama's Debut as Shimazu Akira

Sawayama made her feature film debut in 2023’s *John Wick: Chapter 4* as Shimazu Akira, who serves as the concierge at the Osaka Continental Hotel. Akira is also the daughter of Hiroyuki Sanada’s character, Shimazu Koji, who is the hotel manager and a dear friend of Keanu Reeves' iconic character.

The New Spinoff: Caine

According to reports, Sawayama will reprise her role as Akira in the upcoming *Caine* spinoff. This film will focus on Donnie Yen's character, Caine, a blind assassin and former ally of Wick. In *Chapter 4*, Caine is forced back into action to carry out a mission that involves Wick, all in an effort to protect his daughter.

The film is set to be directed by Yen, with the regular *John Wick* director, Chad Stahelski, producing it. Production is slated to begin later this year.

“Rina is such a badass. I love what she did with this role in *Chapter 4* and can’t wait to see her cross paths with Caine once again.” – Chad Stahelski

Excitement About the Collaboration

Yen expressed his enthusiasm for Sawayama's return, stating, “Most delighted to welcome Rina back into this new exciting journey with us. It will be my pleasure and attempt to elevate her amazing character that left us mesmerized from *John Wick: Chapter 4*!”

Upcoming Films in the Franchise

Another spinoff, *From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina*, is set to hit theaters on June 6. This film takes place between the third and fourth installments and stars Ana De Armas as an assassin seeking revenge for her father's death.

How Sawayama Landed the Role

In a previous interview, Stahelski revealed that he reached out to Sawayama for her role in *Chapter 4* after being impressed by her music videos. He stated, “I was exposed to her as we were casting the role of Akira… she seemed right out of an anime, and Japanese anime is a big influence for this.”

During the casting process, he contacted her just 24 hours after viewing her music video and invited her to Berlin for a meeting.

The Right Fit for Akira

“Her enthusiasm and professionalism… She was just great and she asked a lot of questions. We put her with the stunt team. Again, her enthusiasm just nailed it. We knew we had the right person,” Stahelski shared.

In addition to her acting role, Sawayama also contributed a song to the *John Wick: Chapter 4* soundtrack titled 'Eye For An Eye'.

Sawayama's Thoughts on the Role

In a past interview, Sawayama expressed her astonishment at landing the role, saying, “My team are all just so shook by the idea that we even got offered *John Wick*, so I think… none of us really know what’s gonna happen. We’re just like, ‘What does happen to people in movies?’”

Critical Acclaim for Chapter 4

According to a four-star review, *Chapter 4* doesn’t give off the vibe of a worn-out franchise. The review praised Stahelski for understanding how to blend choreography, performance, and style into an experience that captivates viewers for an impressive 169 minutes while providing closure.

FAQs

• What character does Rina Sawayama play in the John Wick series? Rina Sawayama plays Shimazu Akira, the concierge at the Osaka Continental Hotel.
• When does the spinoff film *Caine* start production? Production for *Caine* is set to begin later this year.
• What notable role does Donnie Yen play in the new spinoff? Donnie Yen plays the role of Caine, a blind assassin and former ally of John Wick.
• What is the release date for the film *From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina*? This film is scheduled for release on June 6.
• Did Rina Sawayama contribute anything to the *John Wick* soundtrack? Yes, she contributed a song titled 'Eye For An Eye' to the soundtrack.

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