The highly anticipated film “Ballerina,” set in the world of the “John Wick” franchise, has undergone additional filming that star Ana de Armas says will improve the movie. De Armas, who plays the assassin Rooney in the film, spoke recently at the Toronto International Film Festival where she promoted a separate project.
Though originally planned for summer 2024, “Ballerina” was pushed back to a June 2025 release to allow for reshoots. De Armas said these reshoots were crucial, explaining that while additional photography can be a cause for concern, the new footage for “Ballerina” is “really spectacular.” Producer Chad Stahelski, known for his impressive action scenes in the “John Wick” films, directed the reshoots.
Set between the third and fourth “John Wick” movies, “Ballerina” follows Rooney seeking vengeance. The film smoothly incorporates characters from the franchise, including Ian McShane returning as Winston and Lance Reddick as Charon. Most exciting for fans, said de Armas, is Keanu Reeves agreeing to cameo as John Wick.
McShane called the additional work “new shoots” and said they aim to make the film even better considering its connections to the popular “John Wick” universe and Reeves’ involvement. De Armas expressed confidence in Stahelski’s guidance and the movie’s fast-paced action, calling it “dangerous, sexy, [and] very John Wick.”
While a different director heads “Ballerina” than the original films, de Armas and others suggest the spinoff maintains the franchises’ high standards. In addition to de Armas as Rooney, the cast includes Gabriel Byrne as an antagonist and Norman Reedus in a mystery role. De Armas promised fans will see the “beautiful” trailer for the highly anticipated “Ballerina” soon ahead of its June 2025 release date.
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