Kolstad's script drew on his interest in action, revenge, and neo noir films. The film also stars Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Adrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan, Dean Winters, Ian McShane, John Leguizamo, and Willem Dafoe.

Keanu Reeves stars as John Wick, a legendary hitman who comes out of retirement to seek revenge against the men who killed his puppy, a final gift from his recently deceased wife.

John Wick is a 2014 American action thriller film directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Derek Kolstad.