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Rina Sawayama to Star in John Wick: Chapter 4 Alongside Keanu Reeves
The pansexual hyperpop icon is getting ready to make her feature film debut! 
By Taylor HendersonMay 27 2021 / 2:49 PM
Taylor Henderson
Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one! 
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The gays win again! Pansexual pop star Rina Sawayama has been cast in the upcoming sequel of Keaunu Reeves' popular action movie franchise John Wick!
The "Lucid" singer announced the news on social media earlier today with the caption "!!!!! my feature film acting debut for John Wick 4!!!!"
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It's unclear what her role is as of yet, but Deadline reports Sawayama will "star alongside Keanu Reeves," so it sounds like she'll play a central character. 
"I’m so glad to have Rina on board to make her feature film debut in John Wick: Chapter 4," said director Chad Stahelski in a statement. "She’s an incredible talent who’ll bring so much to the film."
The movie is currently in the production stages! 

        
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