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Bruce Willis may have retired from acting due to his health condition, but fans will always remember him as one of the hallmarks of action films and will always be synonymous with John McClane. Interestingly, a new report revealed that he almost embodied another major action hero and that is John Wick!
Of course, it’s hard to imagine the Baba Yaga played by anyone other than Keanu Reeves. After all, he owned that character, and not only did it revive his career but it also propelled his stardom to new heights. Even though Willis did not play the famed hitman on the big screen, he still has a lot of similar films where he delivered an outstanding action performance!
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TheJohn Wickfranchise launched in 2014, but no one expected at the time that it would become a massive hit among fans. Ten years later, it earned a reputation in the action genre and cemented itself as a pop culture phenomenon. With four films in total, it has crossed the billion-dollar mark as perBox Office Mojo.
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In a new interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, co-directorDavid Leitchrevealed that when they were working on the script,Keanu Reeveswas not yet involved in the project. He said, “That was the first time we read it, and I think Bruce Willis might’ve been attached at that time.”
This is truly surprising for fans becauseBruce Willisas John Wick would certainly become a different kind of movie. Reeves owned that role, but it’s also intriguing to see how the former would give his own interpretation of the character.
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It might be too late now to see him give us a sample, but the 69-year-old retired star has ample projects throughout his career where he absolutely defined what a true action star is. Here are some of his works other thanDie Hardthat you should check out:
1Looper(2012)
Rian Johnson’s science fiction thriller involves a whole lot of action in a future society where time travel exists. It starsJoseph Gordon-Levittas Joe, a hired killer who does his job well. Not until his bosses close the loop and send his future self, played by Willis, back in time for a mission that will blow the audience’s minds.
Looperis available to watch on Prime Video.
2The Expendables 2(2012)
Willis’ role in the sequel was more fleshed out than in the original movie, and it’s an understatement to say that this one is more intense and violent than the 2010 film. The project is nothing short of action as expected from a team of legendary stars from the ‘90s.
The Expendables 2is available to watch on Prime Video.
3Once Upon a Time in Venice(2017)
If you’re looking for a more lighthearted action film, then this one is worth a watch. What’s more interesting is that the premise of this movie is similar toJohn Wick. Willis played a private detective who absolutely loves his dog, but when the local thugs stole Buddy, he pulls out the big guns to save his best friend.
Once Upon a Time in Veniceis available to watch on Prime Video.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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