Eva Longoria reportedly rescued 'John Wick' with $6 million investment: 'The best money I've ever spent'
"We were less than a week out and we lost almost $6 million on a gap financing," Stahelski told the publication. "We had all put in everything, including Keanu. And we were still
Desperate Housewives star saved John Wick by investing $6m hours before filming was to start
John Wick, released in 2014, was made on a budget of $20-30m and earned $86m at the box office. The film went on to spawn an entire franchise, with three sequels, all massively profitable. The most recent film, John Wick: Chapter 4, made $440m on a $100m budget.
Eva Longoria Quietly Invested $6 Million In ‘John Wick’ When Funding Fell Through
Marking the franchise's 10th anniversary, the producers of 'John Wick' (2014) revealed how Eva Longoria came through in the 11th hour.
Eva Longoria Gave ‘John Wick' $6 Million in Funding and Saved the Movie Less Than 24 Hours Before It Would've Shut Down: ‘She Came to the Rescue'
The first “John Wick” movie opened in theaters 10 years ago and launched another iconic action franchise for Keanu Reeves that has since gone on to gross $1 billion worldwide across four movies. But it turns out none of that success would’ve been possible had it not been for Eva Longoria.
We have Eva Longoria to thank for the existence of John Wick
Let’s all thank Eva Longoria, the real-life hero behind not just the four John Wick movies, but his entire universe. Without her, we would never have had The Continental or Ballerina or the Ballerina trailer’s “Tiny Dancer” needle drop, which was one of the funniest in any teaser this year. Eva Longoria, we salute you.
Eva Longoria invested $6 million of her own money to save 'John Wick' — and the directors didn't even know
"John Wick" directors explain how Eva Longoria became the unlikely savior of the movie when it ran out of money.
'John Wick' at 10: Directors discuss fighting for Keanu Reeves' beard and how Eva Longoria saved the movie
In the decade since the release of " John Wick ," critics have hailed the 2014 sleeper hit as one of the best action movies ever made, simultaneously reinvigorating Keanu Reeves' then-stalling career and the action genre one kick, punch, and gunshot at a time.
How actress Eva Longoria saved ‘John Wick’ with a last minute $6 million investment
The story, as told by the movie’s directors Chad Stahelski and David Leitch, was that as they were wrapping production they found out there was a $6 million shortfall in the bud
'John Wick' Director Says This A-List Actor Saved The Film With $6 Million Investment
Chad Stahelski said he "found out by the end of the movie" that a certain Hollywood star had stepped in to help.
Eva Longoria Saved ‘John Wick’ With Last Minute $6 Million Cash Infusion, Directors Say
"We were less than a week out and we lost almost $6 million on a gap financing," said Stahelski, who previously served as a stunt double for the movie's leading star. "We were financing independently to get the bond,
Eva Longoria Secretly Saved ‘John Wick’ Franchise With One Bold Move
Eva Longoria swooped in with $6 million of her own private funding and saved the first “John Wick” movie 24 hours before it would have been shut down, a Business Insider report revealed Tuesday. The movie went on to become an iconic action franchise that has grossed $1 billion worldwide with the success of four feature films.
‘John Wick’ Turns 10: Keanu Reeves and Filmmakers on Tolkien’s Influence, Family Walkouts, and Why the Dog Had to Die
Keanu Reeves, director Chad Stahelski, and stunt choreographer David Leitch look back at the first 'John Wick' movie for its ...
“John Wick” Co-Directors Say 'No Other Person' Could Play the Character Than Keanu Reeves (Exclusive)
"The stoicism that John Wick shows is really a big part of who Keanu is," co-director Chad Stahelski says while reflecting on ...
"You can't have John Wick without Keanu Reeves", say directors Chad Stahelski, David Leitch
In an interview reported by People magazine, Stahelski emphasized, "You can't have John Wick without Keanu Reeves," underscoring the actor's profound connection to the role.
‘John Wick’ Director Recalls Battling Clueless Producers Who Wanted Keanu Reeves To Shave His Beard
Chad Stahelski and David Leitch, the two co-directors of the original John Wick movie, have revealed that they had to battle ...
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A Decade of Action: The Legacy of 'John Wick' and Keanu Reeves
On its 10th anniversary, 'John Wick' reflects on its legacy. Co-directors Chad Stahelski and David Leitch credit Keanu Reeves ...
John Wick OGs Recall Execs’ Visceral Reactions To The First Film’s Puppy Death Scene And How It Was Filmed
The shooting method disconnects the scene, with the audience seeing it all through John Wick’s disoriented eyes. That likely ...