Summary
Ballerinastar David Castañeda teases the types of action sequences to come in theJohn Wickspinoff movie. Directed by Len Wiseman,Ballerinastars Ana de Armasas a young female assassin who seeks revenge against those who killed her family. The film, which marks the firstJohn Wickspinoff movie after the release of TV spinoffThe Continentallast year, will feature the return of Keanu Reeves as Wick, with other supporting cast members including Ian McShane, Norman Reedus, Anjelica Huston, and the late Lance Reddick.
In a recent interview withScreen Rantwhile on the red carpet forThe Umbrella Academyseason 4, Castañeda hypes the action and stunt sequences inBallerina. The actor specifically reveals thataudiences can expect some oner sequences, and he assuresJohn Wickfans that the spinoff will deliver when it comes to action. Check out Castañeda’s comment below:
“Oh, man. It’s going to be exactly what you like about John Wick. A lot of fighting; a lot of intricate stunts. There’s a lot of one-takes, I think, but also an incredible amount of craftsmanship. I believe it’s going to be great. At least, the experience was phenomenal.”
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Director Chad Stahelski has been a key ingredient in the success of theJohn Wickfranchise, co-directing the original 2014 movie and helming its three increasingly successful sequels. As a former stuntman, Stahelski evidently knows how to make action look and feel impactful. Stahelski, notably, was not behind the camera for2023’sThe Continental, and that limited series arguably suffered due to his lack of involvement with action that, while entertaining, wasn’t at the same level as anything from theJohn Wickmovies.
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Ballerinaalso doesn’t feature Stahelski as director, but it does seem like he’s been more hands-on with this project than withThe Continental. The spinoff movie was originally slated to hit theaters this summer, butit was subsequently pushed to 2025 to reportedly allow Stahelski to work closely with Wiseman on new action sequences. With theJohn Wickfranchise director overseeing theseBallerinaaction scenes, they will presumably be closer in line with the quality of the mainline series of films.
Wiseman is best known for directing 2012’sTotal Recalland 2003’sUnderworld.
Ballerina, in many ways, will be the real test regarding whether the franchise can live on without the combination of Stahelski and Reevesafter theend ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4. If the film can’t deliver, it will paint a fairly clear picture that the world ofJohn Wickneeds Stahelski in the director’s chair in order to work. WithBallerina’s release date still 10 months away, it may be some time before official footage from the movie is released, showing off the action that is to come.
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
Cast
Ballerina follows Eve Macarro during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, as she undergoes rigorous training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma. The film expands on the John Wick universe, charting Eve’s initiation into the clandestine world of professional assassins.
