Who are the Bowery King and the homeless network, and what role do they play in the John Wick series?

In the John Wick series, the Bowery King and the homeless network play a significant role as allies to the titular character, John Wick. The Bowery King is the leader of a network of homeless people who operate out of the New York City subway system. They are a powerful force in the criminal underworld, providing information and services to those in need, including John Wick.

As the series progresses, John Wick becomes more and more entangled in the world of assassins and crime lords. The Bowery King and his network provide a safe haven for John and help him to carry out his missions. In return, John assists the Bowery King in his own operations, taking down some of their mutual enemies.

The Bowery King is portrayed by Laurence Fishburne, who previously worked with John Wick director Chad Stahelski on The Matrix trilogy. The character was introduced in John Wick: Chapter 2 and played a larger role in the third installment, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.