In John Wick: Chapter 4, Winston is shown to have a tattoo with the Ruska Roma crest, suggesting that he's either affiliated with or a member of the organization. In John Wick: Chapter 4, Winston refers to John Wick as "my son" while saying goodbye to him in Russian at John's grave.
The nickname "Jonathan" is not John Wick's actual full name, indicating that it is likely a personal nickname Winston has given him, potentially supporting the theory that Winston is John's father.
Winston's "son" line could be figurative, as people often say this to close friends of no blood relation, or a sign that Winston thought of John like a son, but combined with the tattoo, suspicions arise. What makes Winston's final words to John even more suspicious is the language in which he speaks them.
John became the top enforcer for the New York Russian crime syndicate, becoming an infamous hitman. He was nicknamed "Baba Yaga" after the supernatural Boogeyman-like entity in Slavic folklore.
Summary. Ian McShane hints at Winston's familial connection to John in John Wick: Chapter 4, but whether it's true or not remains unknown. The theory of Winston being John's father adds depth to their relationship, but it may undermine the moral compass and mystery of John's character.
Summary. "The Continental" prequel series fails to confirm the popular theory that Winston is John Wick's father despite numerous connections between the characters.
The John Wick coins have no fixed dollar value, but their true worth lies in the trust and honor they represent within the mercenary world. The coins are made with real gold and would be worth around $2,000 each based on their gold content, but their value goes beyond monetary exchange.
Kennedy's executive order (executive order 11111). JFK's executive order on June 11, 1963, provided "assistance for the removal of obstructions of justice and suppression of unlawful combinations within the state of Alabama." On November 22, 1963 (five months later), he was assassinated.
Basil Iwanyk and Derek Kolstad's action thriller franchise John Wick follows Keanu Reeves' titular and stylish assassin feared throughout the Russian criminal underworld as Baba Yaga — John Wick's nickname — which supposedly means boogeyman.
A popular fan theory suggests that Helen is the daughter of Winston Scott. Helen may might be an analogy to Helen of Troy in Greek Mythology. It's unknown if Helen was ever aware of her husband's past as an assassin.
Summary. Director Chad Stahelski finds the theory that Winston is John Wick's father-in-law clever and cool, hinting that it could potentially be true. The theory is supported by the presence of Wick's 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429, which was driven by Winston in The Continental prequel series.
While Winston is the disloyal friend who left John dead, it's revealed that the shooting was Winston and John's backup plan. Now, John Wick is even more bloodthirsty, and he'll do anything to erase his bounty and take down the Marquis and anyone who gets in his way.
The reason Winston betrayed John Wick could have been to save both of their lives. Throughout the John Wick movie series, John defied the High Table and its Elder's laws, forcing him to fight for his life against the world's deadliest assassins.
His mother is English, originating from Essex. His American father is from Hawaii, and is of Native Hawaiian, Chinese, English, Irish, and Portuguese descent. Reeves's paternal grandmother is of Chinese and Hawaiian descent.
The tattoo across his back reads "Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat," translated from Latin into, "fortune favors the bold." It is reminiscent of the motto for the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines - "Fortes Fortuna Juvat." The meaning is similar. Tattoos with similar slogans are not uncommon in many branches of the armed forces.
Is The Continental a real place? Sorry, no. You can't stay at the assassin hotel because it consists of various New York locations. But you can visit the filming locations to get a sense of the fictional hotel's makeup.
Is Marcus John Wick's Dad? Marcus, who we see in the first movie, appears to be only an old friend of John's. It's easy to wonder if there's a family connection between the two with Marcus' desire to keep John alive and aid him against Viggo Tarasov. It seems unlikely that Marcus is John Wick's father, though.
What is John Wick: Chapter 5 about? While there is currently no synopsis for Chapter 5, it will likely depict the characters as they deal with the fallout of Wick's supposed death.
Played by Shamier Anderson, Mr. Nobody, also known as Tracker, is a bounty hunter with his sights set on Keanu Reeves' eponymous assassin, though bides his time taking Wick down until the reward hits a certain point.
John Wick Presents: Ballerina is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Len Wiseman, from a script written by Shay Hatten, Michael Finch, and Emerald Fennell, based on an original story by Hatten. It is the first spin-off, and fifth installment overall in the John Wick franchise.
