Ana de Armas in Ballerina: A Fresh Take on John Wick's Universe

Ballerina Spinoff Stars Ana de Armas Ana de Armas plays Eve, seeking revenge for her murdered family.

Different Director, New Flavor Len Wiseman directs, replacing John Wick veteran Chad Stahelski.

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Returning John Wick Characters Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, and Anjelica Huston make cameos.

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Eve Is No Copy of John Wick Eve is teased as a unique assassin with her own mission and style.

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"Lux In Tenebris" Tattoo Eve's tattoo translates to "light in darkness," unlike Wick’s "fortune favors the bold."

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Moral Depth for Eve Eve might be a "force for good," differing from Wick’s morally gray persona.

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Wiseman Brings Action Experience Wiseman directed action hits like Underworld and Total Recall.

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Ana de Armas Shines in Action Roles De Armas proved her action skills in No Time to Die.

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Action Key to Success Thrilling sequences will decide if Ballerina matches John Wick's legacy.

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Spinoff Expands John Wick Universe Ballerina adds new layers while staying true to the franchise.

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