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Lance Reddick called 'John Wick' co-stars Keanu Reeves and Ian McShane 'family' in last interview

At an appearance on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show', Reddick discussed how the entire cast grew into a 'family' while working on 'John Wick: Chapter 4'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: It turns out that Lance Reddick considered his two co-stars from the four 'John Wick' movies a family, and the sense of belonging truly showed up in the characters they portrayed. In an interview he gave just days before his sudden death on March 17 at the age of 60, Reddick gushed about his 'John Wick' co-stars, including Keanu Reeves.

At an appearance on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' alongside Reeves, 58, and his co-star Ian McShane, Reddick discussed how the entire cast grew into a "family" while working on 'John Wick: Chapter 4'. Reddick revealed how the fourth installment places a greater emphasis on family during the conversation, Daily Mail reported.

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'Family's such a huge theme in this particular film'

In his final interview, Reddick told the show host, "Family's such a huge theme in this particular film, more than any others [in the series] — literal family," before explaining how it evolved between him, Reeves, and McShane. "But also, you see, with the three of us, that it's not just the family you're born into, but the family you've created, and how much we really are family," Reddick added.

Then McShane, 80, talked about how crucial it was for director Chad Stahelski to oversee all four of the films to help create that bond. He said, "So there's a deep understanding of each other and a deep empathy for the story." Praising the creator of 'John Wick's characters, McShane added, "And Derek Kolstad wrote something which I think has been very true, and expanded upon in a very mature way, and in a very adventurist way..."

The Baltimore, Maryland native, who portrayed Charon in the action-packed movie franchise added, "It's just stunningly gorgeous to watch." 'John Wick: Chapter 4' advertising campaign was underway when the tragic news of Reddick's death broke on March 17.

'He was a beautiful, special person'

The 60-year-old veteran actor died of natural causes, according to ABC, at his home in Los Angeles' Studio City neighborhood. Reeves spoke about Reddick, honoring him, "He was a beautiful, special person. (He) was a person of dignity and grace. I just feel really honored and grateful that I had a chance to have met him and worked with him." At the premiere of 'John Wick: Chapter 4', Reeves wore a blue ribbon in honor of Reddick, as per CNN.

Additionally, Reeves and Stahelski said in a joint statement: "We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick. He was the consummate professional and a joy to work with. Our love and prayers are with his wife Stephanie, his children, family and friends." The duo concluded their statement by revealing that they have dedicated the latest sequel "to his loving memory. We will miss him dearly."

'A brilliant actor, will be missed'

Fans and followers took to social media to pay tribute to 'Charon' following 'John Wick: Chapter 4' premiere. One fan wrote, "A brilliant actor, will be missed." A second fan typed, "Was a tremendous loss for everyone, was I e of my favorite characters in the series, and most of his other roles too!" A third fan exclaimed, "Loved Lance's character, he will be missed. RIP Lance."

"Lance is an enormous loss, he was a magnificent actor & man, taken far too early, RIP," wrote another fan. "I love how many positive things they have to say about it him, he must have been such a great person to be around," added another.

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