The John Wick series is like an action gem that needs to be protected. In this case, from contamination from within our own ranks: According to a new report from The Wrap, large parts of the spin-off Ballerina had to be reshot because they did not meet the expectations of the producers at Lionsgate. Chad Stahelski, the regular director of the Keanu Reeves series, has taken the helm.
The first director of the John Wick spin-off no longer came to filming
The report suggests that first Ballerina director Len Wiseman (Die Hard 4.0) is The studio’s trust was seriously disappointed has. The reshoots are said to have taken two to three months. That’s how long regular filming takes for many films.
Check out the trailer for Ballerina here:
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina – Trailer (German) HD
The decision to film later became known at the beginning of the year, as the release of Ballerina was postponed by a whole year. Winston actor Ian McShane already indicated to the BBC at this point that the additional effort served to protect the franchise.
The new report now shows the significance of the studio’s decisions in detail. Wiseman, for example, is supposed to go to the new filming didn’t show up on set at all. Despite all the chaos, many fans will be happy about Stahelski’s inclusion, after all, he is considered the series’ patron and a long-time action expert.
When does Ballerina with Keanu Reeves come to the cinema?
Ballerina should be on June 6, 2025 come to the cinema. The spin-off revolves around a young assassin (Ana de Armas) who learns the brutal secrets of her industry and relies on John Wick’s (Reeves) help.