Dacre Montgomery Joins Donnie Yen’s John Wick Spinoff “Caine”

Dacre Montgomery has signed on for an undisclosed role in the John Wick spinoff “Caine.” The film is directed by and stars martial-arts legend Donnie Yen, who returns as his blind assassin character. Rina Sawayama also reprises Akira. Details of Montgomery’s character and the film’s logline remain under wraps. The story is set to continue Yen’s arc after “John Wick: Chapter 4,” with Caine freed from the High Table.

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The John Wick franchise has become a billion-dollar gross earning property, driven by a series of high-budget action films. Production is overseen by Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee of Thunder Road and Chad Stahelski of 87Eleven Entertainment, who have guided the series from its inception to its current market position. Keanu Reeves and John Saunders are listed as producers; Donnie Yen and Courtney Brock serve as executive producers. Lionsgate, the studio behind the franchise, will market the film at the Cannes Market. The screenplay is written by Mattson Tomlin—known for “The Batman Part II” and the “BRZRKR” adaptation—and Michael McGrale. The project adds another entry to the John Wick franchise, which has been built into a billion-dollar gross earning series.

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Montgomery is known for playing Billy Hargrove in Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” a role that elevated his profile. His film work includes Gus Van Sant’s “Dead Man’s Wire,” Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis,” Dean Israelite’s “Power Rangers,” and Samuel Van Grinsven’s “Went Up the Hill.” In 2026 he is slated to make his directorial debut with “The Engagement,” and he currently leads the reimagining of the 1970s cult classic “Faces of Death.” Montgomery has also published a poetry collection titled “DKMH.” He is represented by CAA, Anonymous Content, and the agency Sloane, Offer. Donnie Yen, famed for “Ip Man,” “Flash Point,” and “Hero,” leads the project both in front of and behind the camera, also serving as an executive producer. Rina Sawayama returns as Akira, a role introduced in the main series. The screenplay is penned by Mattson Tomlin—known for “The Batman Part II” and the “BRZRKR” adaptation—and Michael McGrale.

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The film “Caine” is currently in production under Lionsgate. Lionsgate will continue selling the project at the Cannes Market. Executive producers include Donnie Yen and Courtney Brock, while the producer lineup features Keanu Reeves, John Saunders, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, and Chad Stahelski.

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Montgomery’s character name, narrative function, and screen time remain undisclosed. The film’s release date, runtime, and distribution territories have not been announced, leaving key aspects of the project unconfirmed.

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The next public step is the Cannes Market presentation, where Lionsgate will seek buyers and partners. Further production updates are expected, though no official release date has been set.

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