IfJohn Wick: Chapter 5actually happens, then John Leguizamo’s Aurelio should make a comeback too. TheJohn Wickmoviesdid an incredible job at worldbuilding, with each entry further fleshing out the bizarre criminal underworld they take place within. Despite Keanu Reeves' titular assassin looking very dead followingJohn Wick: Chapter 4’sending, the franchise is going nowhere. The first movie spinoffBallerinaarrives in 2025, andwhileChapter 5has yet to be officially announced, it feels inevitable.
Chapter 4wrapped up several ongoing character arcs, but it also left the fates of many supporting players in the air. The fates of characters like Cassian (Common) or Halle Berry’s Sofia weren’t even touched upon, despite both seemingly being set up for future sequels. John’s mechanic buddy Aurelio (John Leguizamo) didn’t make a return either, despite being one of Wick’s few friends. Of all the major character disappearances from the saga, Aurelio’s is the most glaring.
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John Leguizamo’s Aurelio Last Appeared In John Wick: Chapter 2
Maybe Aurelio is still working on John’s car
Aurelio didn’t have much to do during hisJohn Wick: Chapter 2appearance. He appears after the explosive opening sequence to take John’s wrecked car back to his garage, which he grimly predicts will need a lot of work. He’s then seen briefly during the closing montage when he receives word of the bounty on John’s head for killing Santino D’Antonio (Riccardo Scamarcio) on the grounds of The Continental. The character isn’t even mentioned in passing in the following two movies, thoughJohn could be avoiding Aurelio in case he puts his life in danger.
During anAV Clubinterview in 2020, Leguizamo spoke of his disappointment withJohn Wick: Chapter 2.As scripted and shot, Aureilo revealed his backstory during the sequel, had a fight scene, and was in another sequence where he’s beaten up by Santinoand his men. The majority of these scenes hit the cutting room floor, with Leguizamo only learning about this during a screening of the finished movie. The actor was also honest about his disappointment about his role being chopped to nothing following the sequel’s release.
Why John Leguizamo’s Aurelio Was Not In John Wick’s Chapters 3 And 4
Leguizamo believes he was cut from John Wick for “badmouthing it”
Looking at whereJohn Wick: Chapters 3and4took the story, it’s tricky to see where Aurelio could have fit into either. Still, it would have been nice to have at least one scene where John turns to his old friend for help - or even to retrieve his car. There has been no official reason stated for Aurelio being cut from later sequels, though in the aforementionedAV Clubconversation,Leguizamo believes he was dropped due to his comments onChapter 2.
And then I wasn’t in it anymore. For bad-mouthing it, they cut me out of the rest.
Whether that’s the case or not is unknown, it could easily be a case that the filmmakers couldn’t organically find a reason to include the mechanic. Wick spends most of his New York scenes in the third movie running away, so dropping by Aurelio’s would be out of the question.Reeves' hitman does an awful lot of globe-hopping duringChapter 4, so a reappearance by Leguizamo would have been trickyto add.
The most logical spot would have been seeing Aurelio by John’s graveside inChapter 4’sfinal scene, but this would have meant he and Reeves wouldn’t have shared any screentime.It should also be noted that Leguizamo was busy with his directorial debutCritical Thinkingwhen the third film entered production, which may have made him unavailable for a return appearance.
How Aurelio Could Fit Into John Wick 5’s Story (If John Wick Returns)
John Wick 5 has the chance to accidentally pay off a throwaway gag
Any potentialJohn Wick: Chapter 5would have to make John’s surprise resurrection a key part of the story. If he returns to New York, he could conceivably touch base with old allies, and it would actually make sense for him to reconnect with Aurelio.The mechanic has connections to the city’s underworld and could give Wick a quick update on how things have changedsince John’s “death.“Chapter 5could also pay off Aurelio’s gag about fixing Wick’s car.
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InChapter 2, he quips that the titular character’s car will be fixed by “Christmas… 2030.” Given how busy Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski are and the fact a good story needs to be developed forChapter 5,it’s not inconceivable that the next film won’t arrive until 2030. This would be a lovely callback for fans, plus it’s only logical that now the heat has died off,John Wickwould finally go back to Aurelio to pick up his beloved car.
John Wick
“John Wick” is a neo-noir action-thriller franchise centered around a retired hitman who returns to the criminal underworld to seek vengeance. Known for its intense and stylistic action sequences, the franchise has redefined modern action cinema with its choreographed gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, and intricate world-building. The series explores themes of loyalty, honor, and survival in a secret society of assassins.
John Wick: Chapter 2
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Following up on the hugely successful John Wick, John Wick Chapter 2 is an action thriller film that sees Keanu Reeves return to the role of a retired assassin forced back into the game to uphold an oath. When crime boss Santino D’Antonio comes to collect a promised favor from John, his reluctance gives way to honoring the agreement. Now tasked with helping Santio rise to a top position at the “High Table” crime organization, John will face off against some of the underworld’s deadliest hitmen and bodyguards.
