Character Relationship Map: John Wick: Chapter 2

Characters

• John Wick (played by Keanu Reeves) — protagonist

  Legendary retired hitman seeking vengeance and freedom from the High Table.

• Cassian (played by Common) — protagonist

  Elite bodyguard for Gianna D'Antonio and skilled assassin.

• Bowery King (played by Laurence Fishburne) — supporting

  Underground information broker and former crime lord with vast resources.

• Santino D'Antonio (played by Riccardo Scamarcio) — supporting

  Camorra crime lord who forces John out of retirement.

• Ares (played by Ruby Rose) — supporting

  Mute assassin and loyal enforcer for Santino.

• Abram Tarasov (played by Peter Stormare) — supporting

  Russian mob leader and Viggo's brother.

• Julius (played by Franco Nero) — supporting

  Continental tailor and underworld contact.

Key Relationships

• Bowery King → Santino D'Antonio (Conflict Target Of Assassination)
• Cassian → Ares (Conflict Pursuer Vs Fugitive)
• Santino D'Antonio → Ares (Alliance Loyal Enforcer)
• John Wick → Abram Tarasov (Conflict Past Enemy)
• John Wick → Julius (Alliance Safe Passage Provider)
• John Wick → Ares (Conflict Betrayer)
• John Wick → Bowery King (Alliance Benefactor)
• John Wick → Cassian (Conflict Rival Assassin)
• John Wick → Santino D'Antonio (Conflict Arch Enemy)

Story Analysis

A retired hitman is forced back into the criminal underworld by a blood oath, navigating betrayal, relentless assassins, and underworld politics.

Plot Progression

1. The Broken Truce
2. Rome's Blood Debt
3. Underground Resupply
4. Sanctuary Shattered
5. Excommunicado Countdown