John Wick 5 SHOCK: Anjelica Huston’s HUGE Demand!

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In an exclusive chat with ComicBook, Anjelica Huston previews her character, the Director, in the upcoming film From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. She explains that the Director is like a mother figure to protagonist Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas), and she’ll go to great lengths to protect what she values and considers honest. Moreover, Huston shares her eagerness to reprise her role in John Wick: Chapter 5, expressing interest in exploring more physical stunts for the Director, as one doesn’t last long in that world without knowing how to fight effectively.

Huston’s remarks suggest that we can anticipate a significant influence from the director in both “Ballerina” and possibly “John Wick: Chapter 5.” The intriguing point is Huston’s reference to a maternal bond between the director and Eve, which aligns with hints dropped in “Ballerina” promotional material. Similar to Keanu Reeves’ John Wick, Ana de Armas’ character, Eve, was nurtured and trained by the Ruska Roma family, mastering martial arts, gunplay, and assassination skills. Since it appears that Eve has been schooled under the director as part of the Ruska Roma’s secret ballet training unit, it seems plausible that the director shares a bond with Eve reminiscent of an adoptive mother.

In the tale of Ballerina, it appears that the bond between the Director and Eve is strained. Eve is on a vengeful quest due to her father’s death, while the Director aims to halt her retaliation. Previews suggest that this leads the Director to enlist John Wick to either eliminate Eve or persuade her to abandon her mission.

In the world of the “John Wick” films, as depicted in the story of “Ballerina” nestled between chapters 3 and 4, my character, Baba Yaga, has had a rocky alliance with the Director and the Ruska Roma. However, by the end of those movies, I’ve managed to mend fences, but not without John suffering greatly. Similarly, Eve’s vengeful quest in “Ballerina” could potentially strain her ties with the Director and the Ruska Roma, pushing her into making difficult yet necessary decisions to reconcile with her adoptive father figure, John Wick, and the wider Ruska Roma family.

The Director’s role in the John Wick universe

As a movie enthusiast, I’ve often pondered about John Huston joining the fray for “John Wick: Chapter 5.” This twist could add an intriguing layer to the franchise, given that Huston’s character, a high-ranking member of the Ruska Roma, has been primarily depicted as a behind-the-scenes figure, unlike John Wick and Eve who are often in the thick of action. The fighting prowess required in the “John Wick” universe is self-evident in this adrenaline-fueled series.

With series director Chad Stahelski hinting at a Baba Yaga mission in “John Wick: Chapter 5” that doesn’t involve the High Table, there’s a possibility that Huston could be one of his allies in this conflict. This would offer viewers a glimpse into Huston’s combat skills with guns, knives, and swords – an exciting prospect indeed!

In the intriguing chronology of the John Wick series, Ballerina seems to unfold events between the third and fourth movies. The complex bond between the Director and Eve, akin to a mother-daughter dynamic, could potentially drive the Director to step out from the sidelines. With Eve being more of a troubled foster child under the watchful eye of her surrogate mother, the Director might find it necessary to protect and discipline her, a role that makes logical sense given the circumstances. However, considering Eve’s growing body count matching that of John Wick, their strained relationship could become a significant factor in shaping both characters’ future roles within the John Wick franchise.

From the World of John Wick: Ballerina will be released in theaters on June 6.

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2025-05-27 23:39