John Wick Director Stahelski Plans Calexit Comic Adaptation

Chad Stahelski, director of the John Wick franchise, is set to produce a feature film adaptation of the political comic series Calexit, published by Black Mask Studios. The comic, written by Matteo Pizzolo who also penned the film's script, depicts a near-future America where the president signs an executive order to deport all immigrants, prompting California to declare itself a sanctuary state and resist an autocratic government. The story follows Jamil, a war zone courier, and Zora, a leader in the Mulholland Resistance, as they try to escape martial law in Occupied Los Angeles. Though Stahelski is attached as producer, he is currently focused on directing a Highlander remake, with no confirmed director yet for Calexit. The project has yet to be picked up by a studio or streaming service but is expected to generate significant interest given the timely themes and notable production team, including Stahelski’s 87Eleven Entertainment colleagues and Black Mask representatives. Calexit was a successful and provocative comic series during the first Trump administration, spawning multiple spin-offs and attracting earlier television interest before reverting rights back to Black Mask.