As a seasoned film enthusiast with a penchant for action-packed tales and a soft spot for the enigmatic John Wick franchise, I must admit that I was initially skeptical about the upcoming spinoff, Ballerina. However, after delving deeper into the character of Eve Macarro, portrayed by the captivating Ana de Armas, my curiosity has been piqued.
De Armas’ approach to the character is both intriguing and refreshing. While there are undeniably similarities in the fighting style reminiscent of John Wick, she is adamant that Eve Macarro is her own unique entity, not a mere copycat of the iconic Baba Yaga. This distinct narrative voice and personalized fighting style promise an exciting departure from the established norm, making me eager to witness this fresh take on the John Wick universe.
Moreover, the fact that we’re seeing the backstory of these assassins through Eve’s eyes adds a layer of complexity to the storyline, which I find enticing. The anticipation builds as we approach the film’s release date in 2025, and I can’t help but wonder if we might just be witnessing the birth of a new action heroine who stands shoulder-to-shoulder with John Wick himself.
And now, for a bit of humor to lighten the mood: I can’t help but imagine the day when John Wick and Ballerina face off in a dance-off instead of a fight. Now that would be quite the spectacle!
The movie “Ballerina” shares a criminal underworld with “John Wick,” but the protagonist is markedly distinct, as stated by lead actress Ana de Armas. In an interview with Collider, she delineates what makes her character Eve Macarro unique compared to Keanu Reeves’ brooding Baba Yaga in the spinoff film set for release on June 6, 2025.
De Armas explained that she aimed to keep the action and choreography consistent within the franchise while also finding unique narrative elements for her character. In other words, she said, “I believe there are some signature aspects in the fight style of John Wick, and things he does that are uniquely his. However, since this film is seen from Eve’s perspective, we get a glimpse into John’s past training, and how assassins and ballerinas transform into these assassins, there are similar details, but Eve Macarro is her own character. She’s not John Wick.
While Macarro and Wick may share some similarities in their combat skills, De Armas emphasized that their fighting styles are not identical. During training and rehearsals, they developed unique fight scenes based on her strengths. She excelled at kicking due to her background as a ballerina, and was adept at close-quarters fights involving knives and other weapons.
The procedure additionally aided De Armas in discovering both the character’s voice and identity. She explained: “Gradually, I was attempting to familiarize myself with this kind of setting, and then the stunt team, the experts, were observing as well, what my best abilities were. Thus, we developed my own style throughout the journey.
The movie titled “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina” takes place between “John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum ” and “John Wick: Chapter 4“. It follows a young woman who is learning the assassin skills from the “Ruska Roma” tradition, similar to John Wick, as she aims to avenge her father’s death. Keanu Reeves will reprise his role as Wick, and both Ian McShane (portraying Winston Scott, owner of the Continental Hotel) and Lance Reddick (as the concierge Charon) are expected to appear. Unfortunately, Reddick passed away in March last year, so this will serve as his final appearance as Charon and his final role in any film.
Currently, I’m looking forward to the upcoming movie in the John Wick franchise – “Ballerina” – as Keanu Reeves himself has expressed some uncertainty about the production of John Wick Chapter 5, as well as spinoffs focusing on Caine and an untitled prequel. The TV spinoff, “John Wick: Under the High Table,” is also in development and seeking a streaming platform to call home.
On June 6, 2025, you can catch the ballet flick in theaters. For now, the initial trilogy of this series is available to stream on fuboTV, and the fourth film can be found on Starz. As for “The Continental”, it’s currently streaming on Peacock.
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