<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0dMlhr_0vod3J9C00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0dMlhr_0vod3J9C00" width="980" height="653" ><figcaption>Matt Singer</figcaption></figure>This first spinoff from the <a href="https://screencrush.com/tags/john-wick/">John Wick</a> franchise has been in the works for a long time — which could explain why it is supposedly set during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 which came out five years ago and a whole sequel ago. That movie introduced the concept of these world-class ballerinas who double as assassins. One such ballerina, played by <a href="https://screencrush.com/tags/ana-de-armas/">Ana de Armas</a>, is the subject of the film, which is officially titled <a href="https://screencrush.com/tags/ballerina/">From the World of John Wick: Ballerina</a>.Unlike some in-name-only spinoffs, Ballerina is set firmly in the John Wick universe, and includes appearances from several of the franchise’s most-tentured cast members, including Ian McShane, the late Lance Reddick, and even John Wick himself, <a href="https://screencrush.com/tags/keanu-reeves/">Keanu Reeves</a>. You can see him, albeit briefly, in the first trailer for the movie — watch it below.The film has been in various stages of production since before John Wick: Chapter 3 even opened in theaters. It was directed by Len Wiseman — although John Wick director Chad Stahelski reportedly was involved in reshoots that were done earlier this year to beef up Ballerina’s action quotient.Here is the film’s official synopsis:<blockquote>Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.</blockquote>From the World of John Wick: Ballerina is scheduled to open in theaters on June 6, 2025.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=06m6We_0vod3J9C00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=06m6We_0vod3J9C00" width="1627" height="1080" ><figcaption>Courtesy of Lionsgate</figcaption></figure><h2>The 10 Most Ridiculous Tropes In Action Movies</h2>Good luck finding an action movie that doesn't have at least a few of these stereotypes.</div></body>

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‘Ballerina’ Trailer Brings Keanu Reeves Back to the World of John Wick

This first spinoff from the John Wick franchise has been in the works for a long time — which could explain why it is supposedly set during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 which came out five years ago and a whole sequel ago. That movie introduced the concept of these world-class ballerinas who double as assassins. One such ballerina, played by Ana de Armas, is the subject of the film, which is officially titled From the World of John Wick: Ballerina.