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Chad Stahelski Offers an Update on the Upcoming Rainbow Six Film

John Wick filmmaker Chad Stahelski offers fans an update on the status of his upcoming Rainbow Six film for Paramount Pictures.

Published Sat, 14 Dec 2024 21:56:08 -0600

by Aedan Juvet

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Chad Stahelski discusses progress on his upcoming Rainbow Six movie with Michael B. Jordan as John Clark.
The film development faces challenges, including delays due to strikes, but Stahelski remains committed.
Based on Tom Clancy's novel and games, Rainbow Six focuses on an international counterterrorist team.
Stahelski aims to capture the heart of Rainbow Six while allowing room for creative expansion and fan engagement.

In a recent interview with The Direct, Chad Stahelski, the acclaimed director behind the John Wick franchise, shared his thoughts on the highly anticipated Rainbow Six movie, which stars Michael B. Jordan — with Jordan set to reprise his role as John Clark from the 2021 film Without Remorse.

Stahelski explains, "Michael B. Jordan is one of my favorite cast members that I've had to develop or work with. He's a fantastic guy, tons of energy. I think he's got so much potential, not just in the action genre. Rainbow Six is a big property. It comes from a big IP. So it's, you know, the development to do it right. You've seen how both video games and in Hollywood are sometimes tricky. It's always about doing it right and finding the right angle so it gives room for the fans to love what you're doing. But also you have to give margin to expand out and go. We're taking our time. A lot of good ideas are being flushed around. It's been a lot of good development work. We just want to get it right."

EXCLUSIVE: "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum" Director Chad Stahelski Talks Progressing as a Director and Halle Berry — Chad Stahelski at the "John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum" Los Angeles Premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on May 15, 2019, in Los Angeles, CA. Editorial credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com

Rainbow Six Premise

Since its initial buzz, the development process has faced challenges, including delays caused by writer and actor strikes. Despite these obstacles, Stahelski obviously remains committed to delivering a well-crafted adaptation when the time comes. And at this point, Stahelski's experience in the action genre, combined with Jordan's talent, makes for a promising combination. The Rainbow Six movie is presumably based on Tom Clancy's novel and the popular video game series, with the game becoming a phenomenon through its tactical shooter gameplay. Its general premise revolves around a secret international counterterrorist organization called "Rainbow" or "Team Rainbow."

Fans of the Rainbow Six franchise might have to wait a little longer than expected, but that's not always a bad thing anyway. Are you excited about the prospect of a Stahelski-led Rainbow Six movie with Jordan in the mix?

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