New images have been revealed forBallerina, showing a better look at Ana de Armas' new role.From the World of John Wick:Ballerinais an upcoming spinoff that follows a female assassin named Eve, who completes rigorous training as part of the Ruska Roma, to avenge her father’s death. Unlike the Chad Stahelski-helmed main series,Ballerinais directed by Len Wiseman. De Armas plays the lead role, with Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Angelica Houston, Norman Reedus, and Gabriel Byrne also making appearances. The movie will release on June 6.
Now,Entertainment Weeklyhas revealednew images forBallerina. The first image shows Eve traipsing through a snowy environment. Changing elements for the second image, Eve walks through a fiery background and holds a flamethrower. In another image, she is getting her Ruska Roma tattoos, wearing a dress while doing so. The last image also contains some fire, but this time, theBallerinaprotagonist is spraying a hose. Check out the images below:
What This Means For Ballerina
The Marketing Is Emphasizing Fire And Ice Again
TheBallerinatrailershave already given a good idea of what the film’s fighting arena may look like, but these images give an even further glimpse into the situation. They also reasserthow important the Ruska Roma will be to the film, showing Eve getting tattoos from the group. This interplay with snowy environments and the more typical interior landscape of an undergroundJohn Wickuniverse organization will create interesting tension.
Marketing-wise, “fire and ice” has been a big part ofBallerina’s campaign. Back in March, Lionsgate hosted a trailer event for a new glimpse at the film. Before actually showing the trailer, there were giveaways and a reveal that the TV hosting the trailer was trapped in ice, and a flamethrower would have to be used to melt the ice and free the television to be able to show the trailer. “Fire” is portrayed in two of the new publicity images, and “ice” also makes an appearance conceptually through the snowy environment.
Our Take On The New Ballerina Images
The Flamethrower Will Be A Key Element
The flamethrower is one of the more intriguing elements inBallerina. Speaking withEW, De Armas discussed the intensity of the flamethrower scene, noting that she “started crying” when filming it. The bulk of the effects for the scene were practical, making them exciting on a technical level as well. Visually, the flamethrower already looks appealing, adding to the intrigue.
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
Cast
Ballerina follows Eve Macarro during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, as she undergoes rigorous training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma. The film expands on the John Wick universe, charting Eve’s initiation into the clandestine world of professional assassins.
