Ian McShane Teases Ana de Armas’ ‘John Wick’ Spinoff ‘Ballerina’ Is “Very Different”

Ian McShane describes Ana de Armas‘ ‘John Wick‘ spinoff ‘Ballerina‘ as ‘very different’ in the John Wick franchise.

Ian McShane Talks ‘Ballerina’: A Different John Wick Film with ‘The Continental’ Scenes

In an interview with Variety, McShane calls ‘Ballerina’ a very different John Wick film. They’ve added three scenes from ‘The Continental’ show.

McShane said, “‘Ballerina’ is very different.” McShane added, “We had these three scenes, and we added another couple of scenes at the Continental.” He attributes his willingness to make suggestions with Winston to the confidence that Stahelski has placed in him throughout the series. “Chad trusts me with knowing my character, so I try to bring a little twist to it each time.”

Directed by Len Wiseman and written by Shay Hatten, Michael Finch, and Emerald Fennell, the movie is the second spin-off in the John Wick series. It’s set between ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’ (2019) and ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ (2023).

The film stars de Armas as Rooney, seeking revenge and protected by Winston and Charon; Anjelica Huston as ‘The Director’; Keanu Reeves as legendary hitman John Wick on the run from the High Table; Gabriel Byrne as the main antagonist; Lance Reddick as Charon; Catalina Sandino Moreno; Norman Reedus, and McShane reprising his role as Winston Scott.

During the filming, De Armas and co-star Reedus were spotted on the set of ‘Ballerina,’ the John Wick spin-off, in Prague, Czech Republic.

When is the Release of ‘Ballerina’?

‘Ballerina’ will hit theaters on June 6, 2024, by Lionsgate.

Also See: John Wick: Chapter 5 Is In Development At Lionsgate