Starring Keanu Reeves, the 2005 Constantine movie set up an intriguing tease for a follow-up story. Its post-credits sequence depicts Constantine’s friend, Chas (Shia Labeouf), rising from the grave as an angel and taking flight. It’s a striking moment, mostly because of the tragic nature of Chas’ death and the way it suggests a potential sequel.

Constantine did well upon its release, grossing $230 million on a $100 million budget, and has since gained a cult following. Although entirely separate from Reeves' version of the character, John Constantine has appeared on TV in the interim. The seeds for a sequel exist in decades’ worth of comics, and Reeves is set to reprise the iconic role.

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Chas' Tragic Story Arc in the Constantine Movie

Chas (Shia LaBeouf) prepares to fight demons in 2005's Constantine

With a Constantine sequel in development, Chas' story may be far from finished. He is depicted in the 2005 film as Constantine’s biggest fan, and someone who is keenly interested in the occult. John treats him dismissively throughout most of the movie, only to see the ostensible sidekick prove his worth during a climactic showdown with the legions of Hell. Shortly after saving Constantine from an oncoming demon, Chas is killed by the archangel Gabriel, who plans to unleash Armageddon.

Constantine’s previous low opinion of Chas heightens the tragedy of the moment. Having finally won his mentor’s confidence and proved he can survive in the occult world, Chas is cut down, leaving John to lament his own lack of faith. Chas' unexpected demise leaves John's social circle even smaller, as he loses one of the few people with whom he had a firm connection.

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Why Chas Should Return for the Constantine Sequel

Chas is resurrected an angel in Constantine's post-credits scene

Chas' resurrection as an angel is among the elements that make the prospect of a Constantine sequel so interesting. The after-credits scene shows him dressed just like Gabriel when he rises, suggesting he might be a direct replacement for the creature who killed him. In the Bible, Gabriel served as God’s intermediary on Earth, a role Chas could fill in the sequel. Following the events of Constantine, in which God rejects Gabriel after he attempts to bring about the end of the world, Chas can try to right the wrongs of his predecessor.

This altered dynamic would mean he can rekindle his friendship with John, only on different terms, as Chas would be God’s servant, not Constantine's lackey. The pair’s connection makes for good drama, and such a character is necessary for Constantine’s mythos to work. The recent sequel confirmation gives filmmakers the perfect opportunity to pick up on Constantine's ending, and bring Chas back into the fold.