Fans of the John Wick franchise were treated to an extended look at Ballerina (2025) during this year’s CCXP event in São Paulo, Brazil. This thrilling spin-off dives deeper into the assassin-filled universe, focusing on the story of Eve Macarro, played by Ana de Armas, as she navigates the deadly traditions of the Ruska Roma.
Set During the Events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
Directed by Len Wiseman (Underworld), Ballerina is set in the same timeline as John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, offering a new perspective on the interconnected world of the franchise.
In the CCXP footage, John Wick director and producer Chad Stahelski emphasized, “The overall goal is to give John Wick action. When you’re watching it with an audience and the play goes nuts, that’s a great experience.”
Watch below.
Ana de Armas as Eve: The Baby Yaga
Ana de Armas leads the cast as Eve Macarro, a young assassin who begins her intense training under the Ruska Roma’s traditions. De Armas described her experience as both exhilarating and challenging, stating, “It was a kind of discipline, physical and mental, that I didn’t know before.”
Behind the scenes, director Len Wiseman and producer Chad Stahelski focused on pushing the action envelope. Norman Reedus, one of the film’s supporting actors, praised the energy and intensity of the fight scenes, calling De Armas “balls out” and “fearless.”
A Deeper Dive into the John Wick Universe
While Ballerina delivers the action fans crave, it’s not just “a female John Wick.” As producer Basil Iwanyk remarked, “This is a story about Eve coming into it from the beginning.”
The Talent Behind the Film
- Directed by: Len Wiseman
- Written by: Shay Hatten
- Produced by: Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, and Chad Stahelski
- Based on Characters Created by: Derek Kolstad
Release Date
Ballerina is set to debut in theaters on June 7, 2025.For updates, trailers, and exclusive content, visit the official Ballerina page or text +1-310-564-8005 for “classified updates.”
First stop in São Paulo, more to come. Be seeing you at #CCXP tomorrow. #BallerinaMovie pic.twitter.com/qDOWIVKlFy
— Ballerina (@ballerinamovie) December 7, 2024
BAILARINA NA #CCXP24! 🩰
— CCXP (@CCXPoficial) November 19, 2024
Eu já tinha dado spoilers aqui, mas agora tem anúncio completo: A @ParisFilmes traz para o palco Thunder by Claro tv+ o elenco de Bailarina – Do Universo de John Wick! pic.twitter.com/8t1TgHLfMJ
Watch the Ballerina CCXP extended look:
