Ballerina

The Next Reel Film Podcast · Aug 7, 2025 · 1h 9m · transcript

“Fight like a girl.”

Dancing with Assassins: The Latest Chapter in the John Wick Universe

Ballerina, released in 2025, expands the John Wick universe with Ana de Armas stepping into the lead role as Eve, a trained assassin seeking revenge. Director Len Wiseman, known for the Underworld series, takes the helm with a reported $90 million budget. The film, originally a spec script by Shay Hatten, was adapted to fit within the John Wick timeline, specifically during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. Join us—Pete Wright and Andy Nelson—as we continue the John Wick series with a…