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| Directed by | Len Wiseman |
| Written by | Shay Hatten[1] |
| Based on | Characters by Derek Kolstad |
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| Cinematography | Romain Lacourbas |
| Edited by | Jason Ballantine |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Ballerina is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Len Wiseman and written by Shay Hatten. It is the first spin-off of the John Wick franchise, and is set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019) and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023). It stars Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, and Keanu Reeves. In the film, ballerina-assassin Rooney (Armas) hunts those who killed her family. This is Reddick's final film, which will be released posthumously after his death in 2023.
Lionsgate acquired Hatten's spec script for the film in 2017, leading to him contributing to the final screenplay for Parabellum and then serving as the lead writer for Chapter 4. In October 2019, Wiseman was hired as director, with franchise director Chad Stahelski confirmed as a producer by May 2020. Ballerina was officially announced in April 2022, with de Armas confirmed to be replacing Unity Phelan, who portrayed the character in Parabellum, in the lead role; by that November, the rest of the main cast was rounded out. Principal photography began soon after, taking place in Prague.
The film is scheduled to be released on June 7, 2024.
Premise[edit]
Taking place between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and Chapter 4,[2] ballerina-assassin Rooney hunts the murderers of her family.
Cast[edit]
- Ana de Armas as Rooney, a ballerina who seeks revenge by hunting the murderers of her family. The character was previously portrayed by Unity Phelan in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019).[3]
- Anjelica Huston as "The Director"[4]
- Keanu Reeves as John Wick, a professional hitman and legendary assassin who has gained a reputation for his skills and is on the run from the High Table.
- Gabriel Byrne[5]
- Lance Reddick as Charon, the concierge at the Continental Hotel in New York and friend of Winston Scott and acquaintance of John Wick.[6] This was Reddick's final appearance as Charon, and overall final on-screen appearance released posthumously.[7]
- Catalina Sandino Moreno[8]
- Norman Reedus[9]
- Ian McShane as Winston Scott, the enigmatic owner of the Continental Hotel and friend of John Wick.[10]
