Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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In this episode, writer Derek Kolstad, creator of the John Wick franchise and Nobody reflects on his thrilling career, how he weaves emotion and humanity into action set pieces, as well as crafting characters you cannot help but root for.

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