Lionsgate has released the new trailer of the much-awaited John Wick spinoff film "Ballerina", raising the excitement among fans. The film stars Ana de Armas in the lead role, playing a deadly assassin named Eve.
The story of "Ballerina" revolves around Eve, who embarks on a mission to take revenge and uncover the conspiracy behind her father's mysterious murder. She is a skilled warrior trained by the Ruska Roma organization and the film shows her further honing her skills under the guidance of John Wick (Keanu Reeves).
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The new trailer begins with a mystical tale from Slavic mythology, highlighting the role of the hero who protects the innocent and eliminates enemies with dark hearts. Along with the voiceover, the trailer shows Eve's tremendous action sequences, which gives an idea of the grandeur of the film.
The trailer shows Eve entering the prestigious Continental Hotel, where she is on a secret mission to search for people who have a mysterious 'X' mark on their wrists. As the story progresses, she is shown passing through snowy mountains and dangerous paths, which highlights the large scale and thrilling elements of this film.
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Apart from Ana de Armas and Keanu Reeves, veteran actors like Angelica Houston, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick and Gabriel Byrne will also be seen in important roles in this spinoff film. However, unlike the John Wick series, this film is directed by Len Wiseman instead of Chad Stahelski.
After the release of the trailer, there is a tremendous discussion about "Ballerina" among film lovers. Will this film be able to maintain the reputation of the John Wick franchise or write a new cinematic chapter? The answer will be found when "Ballerina" is released on the big screen.