Rina Sawayama Will Make Her Film Debut in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’
Deadline has been the first to report that singer Rina Sawayama will be making her feature film debut in the critically acclaimed action franchise John Wick. Sawayama will be in great company with Keanu Reeves, who has starred in the titular role since 2014. The franchise has seen many popular faces, such as Halle Berry, Anjelica Huston, Bridget Moynahan, and Ruby Rose. Every film has had a new focus, so it is unclear of Sawayama’s role in the fourth installment.
Chad Stahelski, who will be directing John Wick: Chapter 4, expressed his excitement in having Sawayama join the action franchise. Stahelski spoke to Deadline and says of Sawayama, “I’m so glad to have Rina on board to make her feature film debut in John Wick: Chapter 4. She’s an incredible talent who’ll bring so much to the film.” While much of the film’s story has been kept under wraps, fans should be excited for what Sawayama will bring to the role.
my feature film acting debut in John Wick 4 !!!!!! I’m so excited !!!!! 😭😭😭https://t.co/1Xujvup4WG pic.twitter.com/Xr2CzXUgxt
— RINA SAWAYAMA (@rinasawayama) May 27, 2021
Sawayama is a Japanese-British pop singer who rose to prominence for her debut album, Sawayama which had been released in April 2020. The singer has been praised by many in the industry such as her friend-turned collaborator, Elton John. John and Sawayama shared a duet of her song, “Chosen Family,” where John plays the piano effortlessly. John had called Sawayama his favorite album of 2020, a huge compliment for Sawayama.
Rina Sawayama and Elton John by Harley Weir for The New York Times. pic.twitter.com/9O1Zz8ZCYD
— Rina Sawayama Brasil (@rinasawayamabr) April 12, 2021
Sawayama has had a tough time in the industry, often for her Britishness. At the Brit Awards, fans had been predicting Sawayama would win in a landslide in several categories. However, she had been deemed ineligible and told she had not been British enough, despite her accent and 20+ years residing in the United Kingdom. Despite this unfortunate hiccup, Sawyama had gotten the BPI Awards to change the rules; therefore, this does not have to happen to another talented artist.
REDEFINING BRITISHNESS !!!! shoutout @bpi_music !!!! #SAWAYAMAISBRITISH !! pic.twitter.com/WF3LrVME8J
— RINA SAWAYAMA (@rinasawayama) February 24, 2021
Fans have taken to social media to congratulate Sawayama on a well-deserved debut film role.
RINA AND JOHN WICK pic.twitter.com/CCshwaegkn
— 🍡 (@ehovoist) May 27, 2021
RINA AND KEANU CO STARING IN JOHN WICK 4 THEY DID IT FOR ME!! pic.twitter.com/CF8rbM9RKd
— noor (@canariqs) May 27, 2021
Rina Sawayama has proven to be a talented artist in the industry. We could not be more excited for Sawayama in this new role. Be sure to follow Sawayama on Twitter for more updates on her film and music career.
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