John Wick: Chapter 2 is a 2017 American neo-noir action thriller film and the sequel to John Wick (2014). Directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Derek Kolstad, the movie stars Keanu Reeves as the titular character, who is pulled out of retirement when a former associate forces him to assist with a dangerous mission in Rome. Alongside a talented ensemble cast including Common, Laurence Fishburne, and Ruby Rose, Wick must navigate a treacherous world of assassins and fight against some of the deadliest killers in the world.