Lionsgate has released a new trailer for Ballerina, the first spin-off film set in the John Wick universe. The film, starring Ana de Armas, will be in theaters on June 6. As the release date approaches, promotional activities have accelerated and new images from the film have been shared.
The new trailer for Ballerina has been shared
Ana de Armas plays the character of Rooney in the film. Rooney, who lost her family at a young age and was raised as an assassin in a ballerina school, will encounter familiar names from the John Wick universe as she seeks revenge. Winston, played by Ian McShane, and Charon, played by the late Lance Reddick, return to the audience in the film. It has also been confirmed that Keanu Reeves will star in the film as John Wick.
The film’s cast includes big names such as Norman Reedus, Anjelica Huston, Catalina Sandino Moreno and Gabriel Byrne. Len Wiseman, known for the Underworld series, is in the director’s chair. It is noteworthy that Chad Stahelski, who directed the John Wick films, is not involved in the project. Stahelski’s absence raises questions about the quality of the action and fight scenes.
However, the film faced some difficulties in production. It is stated that the studio made extensive changes to the film due to the negative feedback from the first test screenings. Some scenes were re-shot, which extended the production process. How these revisions are reflected in the film will be evaluated by the audience.
Ballerina, which is part of the expanding universe of the John Wick series, is eagerly awaited, especially by action lovers. Whether the film will maintain the high action standard brought by the John Wick series will be clarified after the release date.