First trailer released for new John Wick spin-off Ballerina

It's the latest instalment in the Wick universe

The film will see the return of Keanu Reeves as John Wick as well as Ian McShane, Lance Reddick and Anjelica Huston.

The spin-off will feature De Armas as the star of the film.

Sadly the film will be the last to feature Reddick, who tragically died at 60-years-old in 2023.

In the film De Armas plays Eve, who also goes by the moniker of The Ballerina, with film's name honouring this title.

The Ballerina is an assassin whose family is killed and subsequently embarks on a journey of revenge.

The film was directed by Len Wiseman, known for the Underworld series of film.

The flick starring Ana De Armas is set in the fictional world of John Wick, in between the events of the third and fourth movie.

The trailer was first premiered in April at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.

“How do I start doing what you do?” De Armas' character asks the legendary hit man, to which he replies: “Looks like you already have."

Ballerina has a stacked supporting cast including Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, and Lance Reddick in his last on-screen appearance after his untimely death last year.

Officially announced in April 2022, Ballerina has had its release date delayed to June 6, 2025 for additional shooting.

Lionsgate motion picture group chair Adam Fogelson said "the filmmakers were given the opportunity to add significant set pieces to the film."

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