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On Writing John Wick: A Conversation with Derek Kolstad

Season 12 Episode 7

This week on On Story, 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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