J.R. Wicker Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over 'John Wick'

A lawsuit has been filed against Lionsgate regarding the origins of the film ‘John Wick.’ The legal action centers on allegations of copyright infringement, claiming the film's concept was not original to its creators.

The plaintiff, J.R. Wicker, has accused the team behind the movie of lifting ideas from his own screenplay. According to the complaint, the successful revenge thriller derived key elements from Wicker's work without authorization.

The suit specifically targets the production team behind the thriller for idea theft. Wicker is seeking redress for what he claims is a violation of his copyright regarding the screenplay used in the production of the film.