Ana de Armas is in talks for the lead role in the upcoming John Wick spinoff film Ballerina. Ballerina, which has been in the works for several years, follows a young female assassin as she seeks revenge against those who killed her family, reports variety.com.
The action-thriller will be helmed by Underworld director Len Wiseman from a screenplay by Shay Hatten, who has also penned John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum and is attached to write 'Chapter 4' and 'Chapter 5' of the franchise as well.
Ana de Armas is in talks to be the lead of the ‘John Wick’ franchise’s spin-off, BALLERINA — a film about a young female assassin who seeks revenge against the people who killed her family. pic.twitter.com/VLIhKKOkod
— Ana de Armas Updates (@ArmasUpdates) October 28, 2021
Golden Globe-nominated de Armas most recently appeared in the latest James Bond installment No Time to Die as Paloma, a CIA agent who helps Bond played by Daniel Craig in his mission. She is also the star of the highly-anticipated Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde, which is set for release in 2022. De Armas' other credits include Knives Out and Blade Runner 2049. Deep Water and The Gray Man are also on de Armas' slate of upcoming projects.
John Wick: Chapter 4 is set to release on May 27, 2022. The fourth installment in the action franchise stars Keanu Reeves as the titular character, as well as Laurence Fishburne, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick and Rina Sawayama. Production on the film began in the summer, with Chad Stahelski directing.
