Ana de Armas’Ballerinacan’t become a replacement for Keanu Reeves’John Wickuntil it finds its own version of an iconic part of the original movies. Since theending ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4saw John die, andReeves has shared disappointing updates aboutJohn Wick 5, it seems the franchise needs someone else to take the bullets and blows in the future. While there are severalupcomingJohn Wickspinoffsin the works, the franchise has yet to find a true replacement for Keanu Reeves' iconic assassin. The nextJohn Wickmovie could solve that issue, if it meets one key condition.
The nextJohn Wickfilm, theupcoming movieBallerina, could put Ana de Armas in the franchise’s driver’s seat in Keanu Reeves' stead. Ana de Armas already has more than enough star power in her own right from films likeKnives OutandBlade Runner 2049, and she could prove to be just as big of a star as Reeves is. WhileDonnie Yen’s Caine spinoffalso has some major star power attached to it, de Armas’Ballerinacould have an edge just by virtue of timing. Additionally, if it can recreate one major factor,Ballerinacould succeed in replacing Keanu Reeves.
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Ana de Armas' Eve Was Trained By John Wick & Ballerina Feels Like A Successor
Even months before its June 6 release date, it looks likeBallerinais preparing Ana de Armas to replace Keanu Reeves.Ballerinawill be the first movie in theJohn Wickuniverse to focus on someone other than John, which almost makes de Armas' Eve the de facto successor to John’s legacy. The trailers forBallerinahave also teased that John is going to personally train Eve as an assassin, which seems like a hint that he’s going to pass the metaphorical torch to her. Eve has almost everything she needs to take John’s place, except for a good support system.
Ana de Armas' Ballerina Needs A Network Of Great Allies To Replace John Wick
If Ana de Armas' Eve has a shot at taking John’s place as the face of theJohn Wickfranchise, she’s going to need help, both figuratively and literally. One of the best parts of Keanu Reeves’John Wickmovies, aside from his character, was the characters who supported him on his journey.Ian McShane’s Winston, Lance Reddick’s Charon, and Laurence Fishburne’s Bowery King all helped John in the movies, and their respective star power helpedJohn Wicksucceed. All three of their characters had some of the best moments in the franchise, and they added so much toJohn Wick.
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Luckily forBallerina, it looks like it already has the makings of a great group to lend their support to Eve.Both Norman Reedus and Anjelica Huston have signed onto thecast ofBallerina, and they could end up filling the roles that McShane, Reddick, and Fishburne did inJohn Wick. Huston’s character, known only as “The Director,” could easily be a mentor figure to Eve who helps her navigate the world of assassins, just as Winston did for John. Reedus' character, Daniel Pine, could easily provide more on-the-ground support by giving Eve weapons or intelligence, like Charon and the Bowery King did.
Ballerina Can Pass The Torch From John Wick’s Original Cast To The New Group
John Wick & His Allies Will Be In Ballerina & Could Help Establish Eve’s New Crew
Not only doesBallerinaalready have the makings of its own iconic group surrounding Eve, but it could even have some help establishing them as a fitting replacement for the cast ofJohn Wick.Three of the biggest figures in theJohn Wickmovies - McShane, Reddick, and Reeves - are all set to appear inBallerina. If they’re already going to be in the movie, they could easily help Eve build her own network of supporters and “pass the torch” to their own replacements. If anything could help Eve’s network of supporters hit the ground running, it’s in-movie endorsements from those already beloved characters.
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If McShane, Reddick, and Reeves do end up passing the proverbial torch to de Armas and her supporting cast,Ballerinaactually seems like it has a great chance to be the solution toJohn Wick’s Keanu Reeves problem.Ballerinashould have everything going for it: a star-studded and young cast, an immediate and direct tie-in to the mainJohn Wickmovies, and more than enough potential to keep going for years. Even otherJohn Wickspinoffs, like Donnie Yen’s Caine film, won’t have as much momentum from the start asBallerinaalready seems to.
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
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Ballerina follows Eve Macarro during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, as she undergoes rigorous training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma. The film expands on the John Wick universe, charting Eve’s initiation into the clandestine world of professional assassins.
