Ana de Armaswill be kicking up a storm inJohn Wick spin-offBallerina, and the Cuban actress is excited for the film to hit the big screen next summer. Fans of theJohn Wickfranchise are in for a series is treats over the next year, withBallerinadelving into another part of the assassin’s universe, andThe Continentalexploring the past of the iconic hotel that has been such an integral piece of the franchise. After making a name for herself in the action-thriller genre, de Armas is taking on what she called a “really demanding” role inBallerina. She toldEntertainment Tonight:
“That is gonna be really another level. That movie was really demanding! You know, I love the John Wick universe and I loved working with Keanu again. It’s a great character and it’s a great story, it’s beautiful on screen. I’m very excited for that one.”
De Armas previously suggested that she is looking to leave her action heroine roles behind followingBallerina, although in a new interview while promoting her latest movieGhosted, she clarified her comments saying that she wouldn’t turn down action roles if they appealed to her. She said:
“We’ll see. I also want to do other kinds of films, and as much as I am enjoying this genre, I’m excited to do other things… I don’t think I can do action my entire life. It’s a lot, but I will, for sure, if the project is right.”
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Ana de Armas Has Taken Hollywood By Storm in the Last Few Years
From an unknown Cuban actress to becoming one of the most sought after stars in Hollywood, Ana de Armas has made the most of the opportunity she had been given since making her English-speaking debut inKnock Knockwith Keanu Reeves back in 2015. That has seen her appear alongside Daniel Craig in his final James Bond movieNo Time to Die,play Marilyn Monroe in controversial Netflix movieBlonde, and team up with Chris Evans multiple times inKnives Out, The Gray ManandGhosted.
Although she may be dubious about how long her action movie roles can continue, it is hard to believe that she will not be seen taking on bad guys, dodging bullets and being caught up in some spectacular sequences again in future. However, as her role inBlondeproved, she has much more to offer, and that is clearly what she wants to pursue in her future projects. Exactly what those projects could be is something that is currently unknown, but it will not be long before de Armas finds her next projects.
For fans of the actress, she can be seen inromantic comedy adventureGhostedon Apple TV+ from April 21, while her previous moviesThe Gray Man,Knives OutandBlondeare all currently streaming on Netflix. Those waiting for herJohn WickUniverse appearance inBallerina, the film will arrive in theaters in summer 2024.
