The John Wick cast features Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist and Alfie Allen. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Chad Stahelski’s 2014 movie. Check out more film cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

John Wick centers on a retired hitman. As the title character grieves his late wife, the son of a former associate kills his dog. The narrative follows the focal antihero as he seeks revenge. Here’s every actor and character in John Wick, the first installment of the movie franchise.

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John Wick Cast: Keanu Reeves as John Wick

Character Profile: A retired hitman. He is a a widower who tracks down a Russian crime family. John is known for his intense focus, commitment and sheer will to succeed.

Reeves’ Resume: Ted “Theodore” Logan in Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989), Johnny Utah in Point Break (1991), Jack Traven in Speed (1994), Neo in The Matrix (1999), John Constantine in Constantine (2005)

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John Wick Cast: Michael Nyqvist as Viggo Tarasov

Character Profile: A Russian gangster. He previously hired the title character for contract killings. Viggo chastises his son for killing John’s dog.

Nyqvist’s Resume: Rolf in Together (2000), Mikael Blomkvist in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009), Hendricks in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011), Andrei Blok in Europa Report (2013), Paul Schäfer in Colonia (2015)

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John Wick Cast: Alfie Allen as Iosef Tarasov

Character Profile: Viggo’s son. He is an unpredictable man who kills John dog and steals his car. Iosef worries about being eliminated.

Allen’s Resume: Danny Hardman in Atonement (2007), Theon Greyjoy in Game of Thrones (2011-19), Lynch in The Predator (2018), Finkel in Jojo Rabbit (2019), Victor in Night Teeth (2021)

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John Wick Cast: Willem Dafoe as Marcus

Character Profile: John’s associate. He is a contract killer who initially offers advice. Marcus ultimately tries to kill John.

Dafoe’s Resume: Sergeant Elias in Platoon (1986), Green Goblin/Norman Osborn in Spider-Man (2002), Vincent van Gogh in At Eternity’s Gate (2018), Thomas Wake in The Lighthouse (2019), Godwin Baxter in Poor Things (2023)

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John Wick Cast: Dean Winters as Avi

Character Profile: Viggo’s attorney. He handles business negotiations. Avi and his crew get targeted by John.

Winters’ Resume: Ryan O’Reily in Oz (1997-2003), Detective Brian Cassidy in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999-2019), Johnny Gavin in Rescue Me (2004-11), Dennis Duffy in 30 Rock (2006-12), Tom in P.S. I Love You (2007)

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John Wick Cast: Adrianne Palicki as Ms. Perkins

Character Profile: A professional assassin. She accepts a contract offer from Viggo. Ms. Perkins tries to kill John before Marcus.

Palicki’s Resume: Tyra Collette in Friday Night Lights (2006-11), Charlie in Legion (2010), Jaye in G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013), Bobbi Morse in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2014-16), Cmdr. Kelly Grayson in The Orville (2017-22)

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The John Wick cast also includes:

• Omer Barnea as Gregori
• Toby Leonard Moore as Victor
• Daniel Bernhardt as Kirill
• Bridget Moynahan as Helen
• John Leguizamo as Aurelio
• Ian McShane as Winston
• Bridget Regan as Addy
• Lance Reddick as Hotel Manager/Charon
• Keith Jardine as Kuzma
• Tait Fletcher as Nicholai

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.