‘John Wick Experience' Opens Doors In Las Vegas; First Photos Unveiled
John Wick filmmaker Chad Stahelski and his team at 87Eleven Entertainment were creative collaborators on the experience, from design to special stunt work. The fun spot is based on the billion-dollar Lionsgate franchise and counts more than a dozen themed rooms from the pics, as well as live interactions and interactive game play.
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Each group of guests passing through the John Wick Experience are tasked with completing a mission that plays out in unique ways with characters, mythology, and iconography inspired by the feature film universe. Visitors may rub elbows or grab a drink with John Wick Continental Las Vegas staff, assassins, crime bosses, or other curious guests like themselves The roughly 12,000-square-foot ticketed attraction includes two themed bars and a retail shop.
To bring audiences into the world of Wick, Lionsgate and Stahelski worked closely with Egan Productions, the producer of the experience. Egan is also Lionsgate's collaborator on two other Las Vegas attractions based on the studio's beloved IP: The Official SAW Escape, which opened in 2018 and was named Best Escape Room by USA Today, and Escape Blair Witch, which opened in 2021.
'In the films, Chad Stahelski has created a complex, alternate reality with exquisite design, deep mythological influence and meticulous action,' said Jenefer Brown, EVP & Head of Global Products and Experiences at Lionsgate. 'The most important part of creating this experience was honoring that and making sure that our guests truly feel like they are part of the world of the films. The experience delivers wholeheartedly on that promise, and we are excited to share it with fans.'
'The John Wick Experience drops you into the sleek, sophisticated world of The Las Vegas Continental,' said Jason Egan. 'This is the ultimate destination for anyone seeking a unique and captivating Vegas experience, and a must-visit for John Wick fans.'
The John Wick Experience is opening just months before the first John Wick spinoff movie, Ballerina, hits theaters June 6. There's also a second spinoff movie starring Donnie Yen in the works. In addition, Lionsgate is developing the series John Wick: Under the High Table, which Stahelski and Keanu Reeves are executive producing, and the studio has a John Wick AAA video game in the works. More info can be found at http://www.johnwickexperience.com.
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