Mason Thames joins cast of John Wick spinoff Caine

Actor Mason Thames has joined the cast of the upcoming John Wick spinoff film Caine. The 18-year-old star of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon movies will appear in the project alongside Donnie Yen, who is directing and starring as the titular character.

The film, currently in production, will continue the story of Caine, the blind assassin first introduced in John Wick: Chapter 4. Following the events of that film, Caine has been freed from his obligations to the criminal syndicate known as The High Table. The narrative is expected to follow his next steps, potentially picking up from a post-credits scene in Chapter 4 which showed him being confronted by a vengeful Akira, played by Rina Sawayama, who is reprising her role. Actor Dacre Montgomery has also been cast in an undisclosed role.

Thames's specific character remains undisclosed, with plot details being kept tightly under wraps. Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson stated that Caine's story became the most natural next chapter for the franchise following the audience's strong response to the character in Chapter 4.

The studio has indicated that Caine will be shaped by Yen's signature approach to action...