John Wick: Chapter 4is an acclaimed film with some serious talent attached to it. In addition toJohn Wickfranchisemastermind Chad Stahelski in the director’s seat, the film features a screenplay co-written by Michael Finch and Shay Hatten. While Hatten had also worked onChapter 3 - Parabellum,Finch was a newcomer to the series with the fourth installment. Still, he helped lead the duo to success, asJohn Wick: Chapter 4received positive reviews and did well at the box office, making over $440 million.
BeforeJohn Wick: Chapter 4,Finch had written screenplays for other action films, though his career had been fairly slow-moving. His past work has included writing forAmerican Assassin,Blood Brother,Interrogation, andCountdown. Since then, Finch’s career has now taken off, as he is reported to be the screenwriter on over ten upcoming projects. This includes re-teaming with Stahelski to collaborate on hisHighlanderreboot starring Henry Cavill. Now, Finch has been announced to take part in a unique upcoming Disney project.
The John Wick Writer Is Working On A Disney Spy Thriller About A Megafamous Magician
It Will Be A Biopic With A Spy Thriller Spin
Now, Finch is one of the writers on an upcoming Disney movie about Harry Houdini. Born on Jul 31, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary,Houdini was known as one of the most famous escape artist magicians of all time. He eventually moved to the United States, where he became a part of the vaudeville scene. The magician performed some of the most famous escape acts of all time, including the Water Torture Cell and the straight-jacket.
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PerDeadline, Disney is developing a movie titledBecoming Houdini. Rather than a straight drama, this biopic will be a spy thriller based on Houdini’s life. Producers on the film include Danny Strong and Scott Sanders. It will be co-written by Finch andThe Three Musketeerswriter Alex Litvak. There has not yet been casting information announced, but the film’s plot will reportedlyfocus on Houdini’s alleged undercover activity with Great Britain and the United States.
Our Take On The Houdini Movie
It Will Be An Interesting Genre Combination
In a world inundated with biopics, I think thatBecoming Houdinicould be a refreshing take. Focusing on such a famous magician, the movie can get the best of both worlds out of its character. It can include the stunts for which Houdini became known, while also being set against the backdrop of its spy thriller plot. With a talented screenwriter like Finch scribing the movie, I have confidence thatBecoming Houdinican strike this balance well.
