Ballerina cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the upcoming John Wick spin-off?

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Ballerina cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the upcoming John Wick spin-off?
Ballerina cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the upcoming John Wick spin-off? (Image via YouTube/ Lionsgate Movies)

Ballerina from the John Wick franchise is one of the biggest ever anticipated spin-offs to date and promises to unravel more from the dark world of assassins, codes, and revenge, a world from which the John Wick franchise was born. The movie follows Ana de Armas as the eponymous Eve Macarro, who is a former ballerina turned assassin, on a mission to take revenge against her father's murderer.

Directed by Len Wiseman, the film will hit theaters on June 6, 2025, along with some familiar faces who have been superheroes from the John Wick saga, such as Keanu Reeves and Ian McShane, as well as the amazing debut of some exciting new stars. With a blend of action and tempestuous emotion, Ballerina will take this iconic universe into an even more thrilling dimension.


Ballerina Cast and Character Guide: List of Actors and their Roles

Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro

Ana De Armas plays the lead role of Eve Macarro, a ballerina who turned into a killer. She was trained by the Ruska Roma, the organization that trained John Wick. Eve goes with a thirst for revenge after her father's murder. Thus, her life is woven into the crux of the film, to show how Ana is put through her paces in action sequences.


Keanu Reeves as John Wick

Repurposing his signature role, Keanu Reeves reprises his role as John Wick, the legendary hitman whose action has far-reaching consequences. In Ballerina, his involvement is expected to be a cameo, but the impact of this will be pivotal in Eve's journey, and it will therefore connect the spin-off to the main series.


Ian McShane as Winston Scott

Ian McShane reprises the role of Winston Scott, Continental Hotel's enigmatic owner. In Ballerina, Winston's relationship with Eve reveals a more intricate connection, and that he cares about her safety. McShane has teased out that Winston is privy to some secrets that Eve may hold, adding some depth to the character.


Anjelica Huston as The Director

Anjelica Huston (Image Via YouTube/TheEllenShow)
Anjelica Huston (Image Via YouTube/TheEllenShow)

Anjelica Huston repeats her role as The Director, head of the Ruska Roma. As Eve's mentor, The Director is important to Eve's skills and motivations since she offers a glimpse into the hard training that defines the organization's assassins.


Lance Reddick as Charon

The late Lance Reddick renders posthumous voice-acting for Charon, the loyal concierge of the Continental Hotel. His interactions with Eve would be a reflection of his stronghold on the code of the hotel and its patrons.


Norman Reedus as Daniel Pine

Norman Reedus plays Daniel Pine, a mysterious man with unclear intent and alliances. According to Reedus, he contests John Wick as one of the most difficult series to work with, hence, his character will come into an intense physical fight.


Gabriel Byrne as The Chancellor

Gabriel Byrne stars as The Chancellor, the main antagonist leading a faction in opposition to Eve. He transforms his character into a daunting trial for Eve on her journey for revenge, creating an entirely new level of conflict in the story.


Catalina Sandino Moreno

Catalina Sandino Moreno's role remains unannounced, but given her presence in the cast, it seems likely that she will take on a part that will complicate and deepen the trajectory of the story concerning Eve.


Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Nogi

Sharon Duncan-Brewster plays Nogi, who is Eve's mentor in the series. The character is supposed to be extremely pivotal for Eve, as she will probably guide her into the dangerous world of assassins and give her advice on what to do.


David Castañeda

David Castañeda has joined the cast in an undisclosed role. His character is likely to add to the already convoluted network of relationships and conflicts that make up the John Wick universe.


Ballerina is likely to take a deep dive into the John Wick universe, examining how the characters came to be what they are. With a combination of the old favorites and very dynamic new faces, this film promises to keep an audience satisfied while providing a rich perspective on the world of assassins, filled with all the action and compelling storytelling that fans expect.

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Edited by Amey Mirashi