How Halle Berry Helped Shamier Anderson’s Role in the ‘John Wick’ Franchise – The Hollywood Reporter

Canadian actor Shamier Anderson has Halle Berry to thank for a big break – in many ways. Berry not only recruited Anderson, but the credits included Syfy’s Wynonna Earp and Apple TV+’s Invasion, in her first directorial debut, Bruises, she also helped establish him with a role in John Wick: Chapter 4.

The director of the later film, Chad Stahelski, served as an executive producer on Berry’s boxing film, and when Anderson, brother of actor Stephan James, learned of it, he asked Berry to speak. kind words on his behalf for her closeness. relationship with the franchise (she starred in 2019 John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, which Stahelski also directed).

“I got the job, and I finished filming a week ago,” says Anderson excitedly CHEAP on the 13th of November Bruises premiere. “I’m in John Wick with Keanu Reeves! A big thank you to Halle Berry for giving me the opportunity that led to that.”

This story first appeared in the November 22 issue of The Hollywood Reporter. Click here to subscribe.