All the Details on the Next 'John Wick' Spinoff, 'Ballerina'
The John Wick universe is expanding, but this time it’s focusing on someone other than the eponymous assassin.
Ballerina will pick up after the events of the third John Wick movie, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019), and chronicle the journey of a female assassin portrayed by Ana de Armas. Action, intrigue and plenty of fast-paced fight scenes are expected in the forthcoming production, which finished principal filming earlier this year.
In January, de Armas shared that the movie was four months into an intense five month filming block in Prague. “And I’m in pain,” she jokingly said during an interview on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, citing the intense stunts. “You know, my body, my back, everything hurts. I’m complaining, I’m sore, I’m bruised.”
All of de Armas’ hard work is expected to pay off less than a year from now when Ballerina comes to the big screen. From plot details to exciting cameos, here is everything you need to know about Ballerina.
When will Ballerina be released?
Ballerina is scheduled for release on June 7, 2024, just in time for the summer blockbuster season.
How to watch Ballerina
Ballerina will be released in theaters. No streaming information has been made available yet, but it will most likely stream on Peacock if the other films in the franchise are any indication.
What is Ballerina about?
Set in the John Wick universe, Ballerina follows a ballerina-assassin named Rooney. While plot details have been kept mostly under wraps, it has been revealed that Rooney is on a mission to hunt down the people who killed her family. According to the official release from Lionsgate, she is “trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma,” the group helmed by The Director (Anjelica Huston) who trained John Wick as a youth and helped him in later movies.
Will John Wick be in Ballerina?
Keanu Reeves will appear as John Wick in Ballerina. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, he praised the script and shared that “John Wick has a small part to play in it.”
Who is in the cast of Ballerina?
Ballerina is shaping up to be a truly star-studded affair. In addition to Reeves and several new cast members, a few other actors from the John Wick franchise will reprise their roles. Check out the cast list below to look for familiar faces.
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Ana de Armas
Ana de Armas stars as Rooney, the ballerina-assassin. Following her big breakout starring role in Knives Out (2019), de Armas appeared in several popular films, including No Time to Die (2021), Blonde (2022) and Ghosted (2023). While she is best known for her action and thriller roles, she received an Academy Award nomination for Blonde.
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Anjelica Huston
Anjelica Huston reprises her role as The Director. In addition to playing the New York leader of the Ruska Roma in John Wick, she is best known for her work in Prizzi’s Honor (1985), The Witches (1990), The Addams Family (1991) and The Royal Tenenbaums (2001).
Gabriel Byrne
Gabriel Byrne appears in an undisclosed role. Byrne is known for his work in The Usual Suspects (1995), Stigmata (1999) and Hereditary (2018).
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Lance Reddick
Lance Reddick, who died earlier this year, once again returned to his John Wick role as Charon, the concierge of The Continental. Reddick is best known for his work on The Wire (2002-2008). In addition to several film roles, Reddick was a staple of several popular TV shows, including Lost (2004-2010), Fringe (2008-2013) and Bosch (2014-2020).
Related: Everything to Know About 'The Continental: From the World of John Wick'
Catalina Sandino Moreno
Catalina Sandino Moreno’s role hasn’t yet been revealed. She is most well-known for her Academy Award-nominated role in Maria Full of Grace (2004).
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Norman Reedus
Norman Reedus also stars in a mystery role. Fans will recognize Reedus from his long-running role as fan favorite Daryl Dixon on The Walking Dead and the upcoming Daryl spinoff.
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Ian McShane
Ian McShane returns to his role as Winston Scott, the owner of The Continental. McShane is best known for playing Blackbeard in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) and for starring in the Deadwood (2004-2016) TV series and its 2019 film counterpart.
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves will reprise his role as John Wick. While Wick might be his most recent claim to fame, Reeves gained notoriety for his work in movies like Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989), Point Break (1991), Speed (1994), The Matrix (1999) and more.
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Is Ballerina a sequel?
Ballerina is a spinoff from the John Wick franchise. It is set between John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4.
Who is the director of Ballerina?
Len Wiseman is the director behind Ballerina. Although Wiseman is new to the John Wick franchise, he is by no means an action movie novice. Wiseman has previously directed Live Free or Die Hard (2007), Total Recall (2012) and multiple films in the Underworld franchise (which he also co-created).
Will there be more John Wick movies?
In addition to Ballerina, a John Wick spinoff TV series is slated to premiere this fall. The Continental: From the World of John Wick hits Peacock on Sept. 22. The series tells the story of how a young Winston Scott came to be the head of The Continental, a chain of hotels for assassins like John Wick. Entertainment Weekly reported that Lionsgate executive Joe Drake confirmed that a fifth John Wick is in development, in addition to other related projects.
Is there a trailer for Ballerina?
With almost a year until the release date, there are no trailers for Ballerina yet. Make sure to check back here for updates closer to the premiere.
Next, Everything to Know About ‘The Continental: From the World of John Wick'
