Ana de Armas Unlocks Her Skills as Assassin in First Trailer for 'John Wick' Spinoff 'Ballerina'
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As suspenseful as a pirouette in slow motion and as thrilling as a bullet train, 'Ballerina' swoops into theaters, promising to merge the beauty of ballet with the ferocity of revenge.

AceShowbiz - In the latest expansion of the John Wick universe, Ana de Armas takes center stage in "From the World of John Wick: Ballerina," a spinoff that delves into the ruthless world of assassins with an elegant twist.

Slated for a theatrical release on June 6, 2025, de Armas portrays Eve Macarro, a former ballerina transformed into a lethal assassin. The character, initially appearing briefly in "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum" and originally played by Unity Phelan, now receives her own richly detailed backstory and narrative arc.

The film flashes back to reveal the unseen events following the third installment of the "John Wick" saga. It introduces a young Macarro, blood-stained and clutching a ballerina figurine, who is whisked away into a world of intense training at a dance school, only to find herself entrenched in the violent traditions of the Ruska Roma.

Guided by the stringent and often brutal advice of her mentor Nogi, portrayed by Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Macarro learns that to stop an assassin, one must become an assassin.

Directed by Len Wiseman and penned by Shay Hatten, who previously contributed to "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum," "Ballerina" promises a thrilling ride marked by elevated action sequences. Hatten's script skillfully marries the elegance of dance with the visceral intensity of combat, enhanced further with additional action scenes overseen by original John Wick director Chad Stahelski.

The film boasts a stellar ensemble cast, featuring Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, and the late Lance Reddick in one of his final roles. Franchise stalwarts Ian McShane and Keanu Reeves also make appearances, with Reeves' John Wick playing a substantial role rather than a mere cameo, solidifying the deep interconnections within the Wick universe.

Ana de Armas has expressed high enthusiasm for the project, describing it as "dangerous, sexy, and very John Wick." Given the success of previous series entries, which have collectively grossed significant sums worldwide, "Ballerina" is expected to enthral audiences while paving new avenues for future expansions, including the recently launched Peacock prequel miniseries, "The Continental."

Be sure to mark your calendars, as "From the World of John Wick: Ballerina" pirouettes into theaters on June 6, 2025, promising a blend of grace and grit that fans of the franchise won't want to miss.

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