Ballerina’s Len Wiseman says he’s finished the director’s cut for the Ana de Armas-led John Wick spin-off.
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Wiseman was asked about Ballerina, the upcoming John Wick spin-off he’s directing starring Knives Out’s Ana de Armas.
“We’re on a pause right now, but I’ve just finished the director’s cut,” Wiseman said. “Had an amazing shoot. It’s a really fun movie.”
Comparing Ballerina to de Armas’ role in 2021’s No Time to Die, Wiseman said, “That’s exactly what we’re going to do. You like her for 15 minutes? Well, you’ll love her for two hours!”
What do we know about Ballerina?
In April 2023, Lionsgate announced Ballerina will debut in theaters in June 2024. While not much is known about the plot at this time, the film is set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4 and sees de Armas play a highly skilled assassin named Rooney.
Ballerina’s script was written by Shay Hatten (Army of the Dead), while Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Keanu Reeves, and Chad Stahelski serve as producers. Reeves will reprise his role as John Wick in the film, while Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, and Ian McShane also star.
John Wick: Chapter 4, the most recent film in the John Wick franchise, released in theaters in March 2023. The film made approximately $432.2 million at the worldwide box office off of a budget of $100 million.
Another John Wick spin-off, The Continental, is launching on Peacock on September 22. The prequel series is set in the 1970s and explores how Winston Scott (played by McShane in the John Wick movies) became the proprietor of the titular hotel. The Continental stars Colin Woodell, Mel Gibson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Jessica Allain, and Mishel Prada.
Ballerina is currently scheduled to hit theaters on June 7, 2024.
