"You got to suffer": $426M Movie Director Forced Keanu Reeves to Climb & Fall Down Stairs.

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John Wick: Chapter 4 starring Keanu Reeves has amassed $426 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film in the series.

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It has also elevated the standard for action choreography and stunts.

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Despite the fact that Reeves has continuously backed director Chad Stahelski's attempts to push the envelope of action,

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Occasionally, he ran out of patience. The actor never avoided acting in films.

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Its graphic effects and odd stunts were remarkable.

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Reeves' The Matrix movies, together with the John Wick series, ushered in a new age of action filmmaking.

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The 58-year-old star seems to be getting tired of all the crazy pranks, though.

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In an interview with the New York Times for John Wick: Chapter 4,

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