The forthcoming John Wick spinoff film Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas, has received a lot of attention recently, and now Keanu Reeves has revealed a few details about what audiences can expect to see in this fresh story of discovery and retribution. For this film, Reeves will pass up the major part to a new character, but that doesn't mean he won't appear.
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Ballerina will star Knives Out's de Armas as a young lady seeking vengeance on those who murdered her family, employing the devastating abilities she has. This one seems to be the perfect home for John Wick aficionados. Little more is known about the spinoff, other than that it will include numerous stars from the John Wick films. But, owing to Reeves' latest appearance, there's now a little clearer picture for those looking for additional information.
Reeves teased his role in the forthcoming film during a John Wick panel at Comic-Con Experience 2022. "I got to be in it, so I'm in it for a couple scenes," he said in a video released on Twitter by Collider's Steve Weintraub. "That was pleasant. They're currently shooting, and the screenplay is fantastic, as is the tale. I'm excited about it." It was previously known Keanu Reeves and Ian McShane will feature in Ballerina, but hearing it from the source is always good. It's tough to predict how they will participate. While the characters are linked to the John Wick world, Armas' titular dancer/killer will take the stage this time.
"[She is] a lady who has some really bad circumstances and is searching for retribution," Reeves stated, elaborating on the plot of Ballerina.
"Someone murdered her father. But who may that be? As a result, it is her quest to comprehend her history. She lost her father at an early age and has no idea what occurred. Only that someone broke into her home and murdered her tattooed father. And, as we saw in John Wick, if you get a tattoo, there's something wrong." With tattoos and a slew of immaculately dressed characters, John Wick covers a wide range of fashion options.
At first sight, Ballerina is a rehash of the John Wick recipe with a new coat of paint. It's obvious why someone might assume so, especially considering the film series' addicting action and vengeance themes. But there's more to this story than meets the eye, from the new characters to Armas' demand for a female writer for the project. So, although the connections are evident, they might also be purposeful.
For the time being, it seems that there is always a place for more John Wick-style films. So, for aficionados of this specific cinematic style, a picture like Ballerina, which already has that intrinsic connection, is bound to satisfy that itch at least a little bit. Let's hope it's as successful as it aspires to be.
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