The Bowery King
An underground crime lord who aids John Wick against the High Table.
The Bowery King is an underground crime boss of New York City and an enemy-turned-acquaintance of John Wick. He operates from the Bowery district, commanding a network of homeless criminals and assassins. Intrigued by John's intent to kill a member of the High Table, he sportingly gives John a Kimber M1911 pistol with seven bullets—one for each million of the contract. He also directs him to an art museum where Santino holds a gala.
- Role
- Underground crime boss
- Affiliation
- The Bowery Network
- First Appears
- John Wick: Chapter 2
- Status
- Alive
- Base of Operations
- New York City
- Key Weaponry
- Kimber M1911 pistol
Lore & Background
The Bowery King is an underground crime boss of New York City and an enemy-turned-acquaintance of John. When John, severely injured after his fight with Cassian, seeks aid from him, the Bowery King is intrigued by John's intent to kill a member of the High Table. He sportingly gives John a Kimber M1911 pistol with seven bullets—one for each million of the contract. He also directs him to an art museum, where Santino holds a gala.
In Their Own Story
The Bowery King is an underground crime boss of New York City and an enemy-turned-acquaintance of John. When John, severely injured after his fight with Cassian, seeks aid from him, the Bowery King is intrigued by John's intent to kill a member of the High Table. He sportingly gives John a Kimber M1911 pistol with seven bullets—one for each million of the contract. He also directs him to an art museum, where Santino holds a gala.
Reader's Guide
The Bowery King is an underground crime boss of New York City and an enemy-turned-acquaintance of John. When John, severely injured after his fight with Cassian, seeks aid from him, the Bowery King is intrigued by John's intent to kill a member of the High Table. He sportingly gives John a Kimber M1911 pistol with seven bullets—one for each million of the contract. He also directs him to an art museum, where Santino holds a gala.
Did You Know?
- The Bowery King is an underground crime boss of New York City and an enemy-turned-acquaintance of John.
- He gives John a Kimber M1911 pistol with seven bullets—one for each million of the contract.
- He directs John to an art museum where Santino holds a gala.
- He is intrigued by John's intent to kill a member of the High Table.
- John seeks aid from the Bowery King after his fight with Cassian.
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