‘Ballerina’: What to expect from upcoming ‘John Wick’ spinoff
The John Wick universe is expanding with Ballerina, the first spin-off film.
Set between John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and Chapter 4, it introduces Ana de Armas as Eve, a trained assassin on a revenge mission for her family’s murder.
The film explores the intricate codes and traditions that dominate this shadowy underworld.
Here’s everything you need to know about this upcoming actioner, releasing on June 13 in India.
A look at the cast
Ballerina boasts a star-studded cast.
Armas leads as Eve, with Keanu Reeves reprising his role asJohn Wick.
Ian McShane returns as Winston Scott, while Anjelica Huston is back as The Director.
The late Lance Reddick will also appear in the film as Charon, one of his final projects before his untimely death in March 2023.
Newcomers to the franchise include Gabriel Byrne (as main villain Chancellor), Norman Reedus (Pine), and Catalina Sandino Moreno (Lena, an assassin).
Here’s the plot overview
The plot revolves around Eve, a dancer/assassin who seeks revenge on those who killed her family. The character was first introduced in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.
Ballerina is expected to have a significant overlap with the ongoing storylines of the main John Wick series.
The film will explore Wick’s origins from a different perspective, helping maintain continuity and connecting it with more recognizable parts of the franchise.
The film opened in the US on Friday and received mixed reviews.