The Nerdist article provides an exclusive first look at "Ballerina," the upcoming spinoff film set in the John Wick universe, starring Ana de Armas as the protagonist, Rooney.

Key takeaways from the article:

1. Protagonist and Premise: Ana de Armas plays Rooney, a ballerina-assassin trained by the Ruska Roma (first seen in John Wick: Chapter 3). She is on a mission to hunt down the murderers of her family.
2. Exclusive Images: The article features two exclusive images: one of Ana de Armas in a classic ballerina pose, and another showing her alongside Keanu Reeves' John Wick.
3. Timeline: The film is set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4.
4. Returning John Wick Characters:

• Keanu Reeves will appear as John Wick (described by producer Erica Lee as "a cameo").
• Ian McShane returns as Winston Scott, manager of The Continental.
• Anjelica Huston reprises her role as The Director, head of the Ruska Roma, who acts as Rooney's "protector, and surrogate mother, and mentor."
• The late Lance Reddick will appear as Charon in "at least one scene," marking one of his final performances.

1. New Cast Members: Gabriel Byrne, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Norman Reedus (whose character is described as "mysterious" and has a dog) join the cast.
2. Director and Stunts: The film is directed by Len Wiseman. Producer Erica Lee highlights that Ana de Armas performed "most of her own stunt work."
3. Different Perspective: The film aims to offer a different perspective on the John Wick world through Rooney's unique journey and experiences.
4. Release Date: "Ballerina" is scheduled for release on June 7, 2024.

Visit https://nerdist.com/article/from-the-world-of-john-wick-ballerina-exclusive-images-ana-de-armas/ to read or listen to the article.

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