Envision fire when you think of me… The buzz is electric as the final trailer for the highly awaited Ballerina, a spin-off from the beloved John Wick series, debuts just ahead of its premiere next month. Fans of the franchise are brimming with excitement!
Lionsgate has provided a fresh look into the explosive universe of Ballerina—also known as From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. Ana de Armas takes center stage as Eve Macarro, showcasing her exceptional combat prowess as she faces formidable foes. A standout moment in the trailer features a chilling appearance by John Wick himself, emerging from a wintry backdrop to confront Eve’s barrage of bullets! The poignant presence of Lance Reddick’s character, Charon, the concierge of the Continental Hotel, adds an emotional layer, serving as his final performance following his sad passing in March 2023.
As detailed by Lionsgate, “The narrative unfolds during the timeline of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, exploring Eve Macarro’s (played by Ana de Armas) entry into the perilous customs of the Ruska Roma.” Alongside her in this exhilarating story are several intriguing new characters, including Gabriel Byrne portraying The Chancellor, Norman Reedus as Daniel Pine, and Sharon Duncan-Brewster taking on the role of Eve’s mentor, Nogi. Returning from previous films are Anjelica Huston as The Director and Ian McShane reprising his role as Winston Scott, owner of the Continental.
What truly captivates viewers in the most recent trailer is the electrifying action that Ana de Armas is set to present. During the final stages of production, she shared the grueling nature of her journey, candidly admitting that she felt soreness throughout her body. However, her co-star Keanu Reeves, who remains a dynamo at 60 years old, inspired her to push through. “We’ve been filming in Prague for four months, with just one more left. I’m in pain—my back and body are aching. I can’t even begin to compare this to Bond’s brief scenes; this is a full-length feature! Yet, during a challenging stunt rehearsal with Keanu, he was effortlessly rolling and throwing me around, and I thought to myself, I can’t complain. He’s completely outshining me!”
Mark your calendars! Ballerina is set to grace theaters on June 6th. Get ready for an exhilarating experience that promises to uphold the legacy of the iconic John Wick series!
