Keanu Reeves hails a cab as he films for John Wick: Chapter 3 in NYC

Filming is well underway for the third instalment of the action flick franchise. 

And Keanu Reeves was back on set of John Wick: Chapter 3 in New York’s Times Square as he filmed a dramatic scene in the pouring rain on Monday night. 

The 53-year-old actor was joined by his pit bull co-star as he furiously hailed down a cab before making a speedy getaway. 

And action! Keanu Reeves, 53, was back on set of John Wick: Chapter 3 in New York’s Times Square as he filmed a dramatic scene in the pouring rain on Monday night

Proving that his character was in the midst of a nail-biting scene, Keanu was seen looking panicked as he tried to grab the attention of a taxi. 

Clad in a slick suit, the handsome star sported wet locks as he got soaked in the torrential rain.

Keanu appeared to have jumped the taxi queue as a plethora of other people were seen holding umbrellas behind him.    

This is Keanu’s third time appearing as the lead in the series of action films.

Dramatic: The  actor was joined by his pit bull co-star as he furiously hailed down a cab before making a speedy getaway

Dramatic: The actor was joined by his pit bull co-star as he furiously hailed down a cab before making a speedy getaway

In character: Proving that his character was in the midst of a nail-biting scene, Keanu was seen looking panicked as he tried to grab the attention of a taxi

In character: Proving that his character was in the midst of a nail-biting scene, Keanu was seen looking panicked as he tried to grab the attention of a taxi

In the first film, ex-hitman John came out of retirement to track down the gangsters that killed his dog.

In the 2017 sequel, he returned to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, but discovered that a large bounty had been put on his life.

Hitman John will find himself on the run again in the forthcoming film, set in New York.

Keanu’s character is forced into hiding when he finds out about a $14million contract on his life, then finds himself targeted for killing a man on Continental Hotel grounds.

Intense: Clad in a slick suit, the handsome star sported wet locks as he got soaked in torrential rain

Intense: Clad in a slick suit, the handsome star sported wet locks as he got soaked in torrential rain

On set: Keanu appeared to have jumped the taxi queue as a plethora of other people were seen holding umbrellas behind him

On set: Keanu appeared to have jumped the taxi queue as a plethora of other people were seen holding umbrellas behind him

He's back! This is Keanu's third time appearing as the lead in the series of action films

He’s back! This is Keanu’s third time appearing as the lead in the series of action films

John’s victim is believed to be a member of the High Table who ordered the open contract.

Oscar-winning James Bond star Halle Berry, 51, is joining Keanu in the all-star cast, alongside Anjelica Huston, Asia Kate Dillon and Jason Mantzoukas.

Rounding out the cast of the action film – helmed by Chad Stahelski, who directed the first two – are Jason Mantzoukas, Ian McShane and martial arts master Tiger Hu Chen.

John Wick: Chapter 3 is currently expected to hit theatres on May 17, 2019.

Plot: Hitman John will find himself on the run again in the forthcoming film, set in New York

Plot: Hitman John will find himself on the run again in the forthcoming film, set in New York

Storyline: Keanu's character is forced into hiding when he finds out about a $14million contract on his life, then finds himself targeted for killing a man on Continental Hotel grounds

Storyline: Keanu’s character is forced into hiding when he finds out about a $14million contract on his life, then finds himself targeted for killing a man on Continental Hotel grounds

 



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