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Meet "Rooster," a 15-year-old Appaloosa who has more on-screen kills than most action stars. In the John Wick franchise, Rooster isn't just a getaway vehicle—he is a tactical weapon. Stunt coordinator J.J. Perry notes that modern equine action requires "balletic violence." Horses now rear on command, slide into reverse, and kick out at henchmen with millisecond precision. Liked this article