<Li> Claudia Gerini as Gianna D'Antonio, Santino's sister </Li> <Li> Tobias Segal as Earl, a homeless man who serves The Bowery King . </Li> <P> In February 2015, directors Chad Stahelski and David Leitch stated that a John Wick sequel had begun development . The same month Jon Feltheimer, CEO of Lionsgate, stated during a conference call that "We see John Wick as a multiple - title action franchise". Additionally, it was reported that Kolstad would return to write the screenplay . In May 2015, it was confirmed that a sequel was greenlit, and Lionsgate would be selling the film at the Cannes Film Festival . Reeves and Stahelski appeared in a 30 - minute Aol. build interview in early February 2017 to discuss the development and casting of the film . </P> <P> It was announced that Keanu Reeves, Leitch, and Stahelski would return, with filming set to begin in late 2015 . In October 2015, Common joined the film to play the head of security for a female crime lord, and Ian McShane was confirmed to return as Winston, the owner of the Continental Hotel . In November 2015, Bridget Moynahan, John Leguizamo, Thomas Sadoski, and Lance Reddick were confirmed to return, while Ruby Rose, Riccardo Scamarcio, and Peter Stormare were added to the cast . In December 2015, it was announced that Laurence Fishburne would appear in a supporting role . </P>

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