Lance Reddick, who stars in all four movies of John Wick, suddenly died last week
Keanu Reeves couldn’t hold back his dismay over the death of his colleague and film star Lance Reddick during the Monday premiere of John Wick: Chapter 4 in Los Angeles.
“Lance is a people person, a special artist, a gentleman of grace and dignity,” Reeves said on the carpet. “It’s just really something special, every time he stepped on set, to watch the passion he had for his work. It’s really easy to work with him.”
The late actor, 60, who passed away suddenly last week, starred as Charon the receptionist in all four John Wick films.
Speaking to Deadline, the Matrix star gushed about having had a “chance to work with him over the 10 years and four films [in the franchise] is something very special to me.”
“It [expletive] sucks he’s not here,” he added.
Reeves along with the rest of the cast and crew of John Wick honored Reddick by wearing blue ribbon pins.
In a statement following the news of Reddick’s death was announced, the director of the upcoming installment of John Wick dedicated it to Reddick’s “loving memory,” writing, “We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick.
“He was the consummate professional and a joy to work with. Our love and prayers are with his wife Stephanie, his children, family and friends… We will miss him dearly,” Stahelski and Reeves wrote in a joint statement.