In a bold expansion of the 'John Wick' universe, 'Ballerina', directed by Len Wiseman, introduces a new force to be reckoned with — Eve Macarro, a fierce and graceful assassin played by Ana de Armas.
Set in the timeline between John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and Chapter 4, the film follows Eve on a relentless mission of revenge against those responsible for her family’s destruction. While firmly rooted in the franchise’s gritty, action-packed world, Ballerina breaks new ground. Eve may inhabit the same violent world as John Wick, but she isn't his successor; she's a challenger to the myth.
One of the film’s most anticipated moments sees Eve confront the Baba Yaga himself in a tense and cinematic showdown. According to de Armas, the scene is pivotal, “He’s the one that, especially if you’re a student at the Ruska Roma or that’s who you’re trying to become, he’s the one that you look up to.”
Behind the scenes, that confrontation was equally intense. Cara Marie Chooljian, de Armas’s fight double and trainer, revealed that the fight with Keanu Reeves was the first major action scene filmed. “It was kind of intense because that was the first real fight that we did,” she recalled. “It’s a huge moment in the film, and we said to Ana, ‘We’re gonna throw you into the water. Go ahead, fight Keanu Reeves, fight John Wick.’”
De Armas met the challenge head-on. Chooljian noted the chemistry and discipline on set, saying, “They have different approaches, but they’re both perfectionists. If what they did is not perfect, they want to do it again.”
As with all entries in the John Wick franchise, Ballerina is defined by precision, intensity, and breathtaking stunt work. But this film adds something new — a deeply human, emotionally raw protagonist who bleeds, breaks, and still comes back for more.
Ballerina is set to release in Indian theatres on June 13.
Set in the timeline between John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and Chapter 4, the film follows Eve on a relentless mission of revenge against those responsible for her family’s destruction. While firmly rooted in the franchise’s gritty, action-packed world, Ballerina breaks new ground. Eve may inhabit the same violent world as John Wick, but she isn't his successor; she's a challenger to the myth.
One of the film’s most anticipated moments sees Eve confront the Baba Yaga himself in a tense and cinematic showdown. According to de Armas, the scene is pivotal, “He’s the one that, especially if you’re a student at the Ruska Roma or that’s who you’re trying to become, he’s the one that you look up to.”
Behind the scenes, that confrontation was equally intense. Cara Marie Chooljian, de Armas’s fight double and trainer, revealed that the fight with Keanu Reeves was the first major action scene filmed. “It was kind of intense because that was the first real fight that we did,” she recalled. “It’s a huge moment in the film, and we said to Ana, ‘We’re gonna throw you into the water. Go ahead, fight Keanu Reeves, fight John Wick.’”
De Armas met the challenge head-on. Chooljian noted the chemistry and discipline on set, saying, “They have different approaches, but they’re both perfectionists. If what they did is not perfect, they want to do it again.”
As with all entries in the John Wick franchise, Ballerina is defined by precision, intensity, and breathtaking stunt work. But this film adds something new — a deeply human, emotionally raw protagonist who bleeds, breaks, and still comes back for more.
Ballerina is set to release in Indian theatres on June 13.
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