Rina Sawayama Returns as Akira in John Wick Spin-Off 'Caine'

Rina Sawayama will reprise her role as Akira alongside Donnie Yen in the upcoming John Wick spin-off film 'Caine,' which Yen will also direct. The film, produced by franchise veterans including Chad Stahelski, Basil Iwanyk, and Erica Lee, will continue the story arcs established after 'John Wick: Chapter 4,' focusing on Caine now that he is freed from his obligations to the High Table. Production is set to begin in Hong Kong later this year, and the screenplay is currently being finalized by Mattson Tomlin, with a previous draft by Robert Askins. The project promises to deliver a Hong Kong-style action thriller, with both Yen and Stahelski expressing excitement for Sawayama's return and the dynamic between Akira and Caine. Lionsgate is overseeing the expansion of the John Wick universe, and details about the plot remain under wraps, but the film is expected to spotlight Sawayama's character. The announcement has generated significant anticipation, given the popularity of both actors and their characters within the franchise.