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The John Wick franchise is making a comeback, but this time, Ana de Armas is leading the charge. The highly anticipated spinoff, Ballerina, has released its first action-packed trailer, teasing an intense showdown between de Armas’ character and Keanu Reeves’ iconic assassin, John Wick.
In Ballerina, Ana de Armas plays Eve Macarro, a Russian ballerina-turned-assassin seeking revenge on those responsible for her family’s murder. The story is set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4, expanding on a character originally played by Unity Phelan and offering a deeper look into the assassin underworld.
Keanu Reeves returns as John Wick, marking his first appearance in the franchise since Chapter 4, which became the highest-grossing film in the series with over $440 million worldwide. Overall, the John Wick franchise has surpassed $1 billion at the global box office.
De Armas continues to establish herself as an action star with Ballerina, following her roles in No Time to Die and Ghosted. She also received an Oscar nomination for portraying Marilyn Monroe in Blonde. The film follows other John Wick universe expansions, including The Continental, a prequel miniseries released on Peacock in 2023.
Directed by Len Wiseman (Underworld) and written by Shay Hatten (Army of the Dead), Ballerina is produced by franchise veterans Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, and Chad Stahelski, with Kaley Smalley Romo as an executive producer.
With its high-octane action, familiar characters, and a fresh perspective, Ballerina is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the John Wick universe. The film is set to hit theaters on June 6, promising another adrenaline-fueled ride for fans.