Keanu Reeves, a beloved Hollywood actor, has had an impressive career with roles in iconic films such as The Matrix and, more recently, the John Wick franchise.
The 58-year-old actor’s extensive filmography has significantly contributed to his wealth.
John Wick 4 is set to further increase Reeves’ earnings, with recent revelations about the amount he earns per word in the movie.
Each John Wick film has outperformed its predecessor at the box office, resulting in substantial paychecks for Reeves.
The character of John Wick, portrayed by Reeves, is known for his minimal dialogue and reliance on physical prowess and fighting abilities to tell his story.
Reeves has even acknowledged that he requested the scripts to minimize verbal communication for his character, opting for expressions and actions to drive the narrative.
For the latest installment in the series, Reeves reportedly received a paycheck of approximately 15 million dollars.
Fandomwire states that his character speaks only 380 words throughout the film’s 169-minute runtime, translating to an astonishing 40,000 dollars per word.
John Wick 4 has become the second-highest-grossing film in the franchise, raking in more than 240 million dollars globally.
The first film in the series, released in 2014, earned 86 million dollars at the box office, while the second and third installments brought in 171 and 327 million dollars, respectively.
