Tomorrow marks the launch of the first trailer for Ballerina, the exciting spinoff from John Wick that includes Ana de Armas as a lethal assassin who has learned her craft from the Ruska Roma. Admirers of the Wick series, noted for its innovative action choreography and grim world creation, have anxiously looked forward to this film since filming ended about two years ago. As the delay delays the release to mid-2025, the expectation keeps growing with more action sequences and reshoots that should boost the film higher.
Director Len Wiseman, who is known for his work on Underworld, has Ballerina, and John Wick alum Chad Stahelski contributes his experience to keep the action scenes intensely akin to the franchise. The trailer release is sure to offer a tantalizing glimpse into what is being described as a “female-driven” addition to the John Wick universe.
As a young assassin motivated by family loss, Ana de Armas is in charge, with a superb supporting crew including Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, and the late Lance Reddick by her side. Let's not ignore that familiar faces like Ian McShane and Keanu Reeves will return, boosting the excitement. This casting by itself indicates a story that is richly layered and fits within the broader Wick mythology.
Set for release in June 2023, the movie has been delayed till mid-2025 to allow for reshoots and additional action sequences. The choice of the filmmakers to extend the timeline indicates a serious dedication to making Ballerina meet the high benchmarks set by its forerunners.
Considering that Stahelski is involved in other projects, fans can expect him to contribute to an on-hold Highlander reboot and potentially a fifth chapter of John Wick. This dazzling array of projects points to an incredibly promising future for this universe.
As we await the trailer tomorrow, one thing is clear: Ballerina aims to pack the same punch as its predecessors, but with its own unique spin on the ever-expanding world of John Wick.
