The John Wick universe is expanding with the franchise’s first spinoff film. From the World of John Wick: Ballerina follows Ana de Armas’ Eve Macarro, a ballerina training in assassin techniques in pursuit of revenge for her father’s death.
Set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4, Ballerina’s cast is stacked with big name talent. This guide will explain where you’ve seen the Ballerina cast and where to watch their best movies and shows on streaming services like Netflix and Disney+.
Ana de Armas (Eve Macarro)
Though previous played by American dancer Unity Phelan in Parabellum, Ana de Armas takes over the role of Eve Macarro for Ballerina. The Cuban actor is known for her many starring roles in both English and Spanish language productions, rising to prominence in the US for her roles in Blade Runner 2049 and Knives Out. De Armas also played a Bond girl in No Time to Die—opposite Knives Out co-star Daniel Craig—and earned an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in the film Blonde, making her the first Cuban to be nominated for Best Actress.
Anjelica Huston (The Director)
Anjelica Huston reprises the role of The Director of the Ruska Roma crime organization and John Wick’s mentor from Parabellum. Huston is best known for her iconic portrayal of Morticia Addams in the films The Addams Family (1991) and Addams Family Values. She also won an Academy Award for her performance in Prizzi's Honor, following in her director father and actor grandfather’s footsteps. In recent years, Huston has mostly focused on voice acting, playing Angela Diaz in two episodes of BoJack Horseman and voicing characters in episodes of Star Wars: Visions and The Bad Batch.
Gabriel Byrne (The Chancellor)
Playing the villain of Ballerina is Irish actor Gabriel Byrne. Known for his appearances on the big screen, small screen, and stage, A24 and horror fans might recognize Byrne from his role as the father in Hereditary. He’s also known for playing a criminal in a heist gone wrong in The Usual Suspects, Satan in End of Days opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger, and a therapist who is himself in therapy in the HBO series In Treatment. Bryne’s work in the latter earned him two Emmy nominations.
Lance Reddick (Charon)
Ballerina marks the final on-screen appearance of Lance Reddick, who played the concierge at a hotel for hitmen and criminals in all four previous John Wick movies and died in March 2023. Outside of John Wick, Reddick is known for playing Baltimore police officer Cedric Daniels on The Wire and a Homeland Security Special Agent in Fringe. Gamers will also recognize Reddick for his portrayal of some iconic characters in both video games and adaptations, including Commander Zavala in the Destiny games, Albert Wesker in the Resident Evil (2022) Netflix series, and Thordak in The Legend of Vox Machina.
Norman Reedus (Daniel Pine)
Joining the John Wick franchise in Ballerina is Norman Reedus, who plays a mysterious character named Daniel Pine. Reedus is, of course, best known for starring as Daryl Dixon on The Walking Dead and spinoff The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. He also hosts the show Ride with Norman Reedus, a travel docu-series where he and a guest travel on motorcycles to different locations and explore the local biker culture. Beyond that, Reedus stars in the cult classic The Boondock Saints and its sequel, The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day, and plays Scud in Blade II.
Ian McShane (Winston Scott)
Another actor who’s been with John Wick since the beginning, Ian McShane is back for Ballerina as New York Continental Hotel owner Winston Scott. McShane is most recognizable for playing notorious saloon and brothel owner Al Swearengen in Deadwood and its sequel film, Deadwood: The Movie, a role that earned him a Golden Globe win and an Emmy nomination. Other credits include the title character in the British mystery series Lovejoy, Mr. Wednesday in American Gods, and Blackbeard in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.
Keanu Reeves (John Wick)
Last but certainly not least, Keanu Reeves will appear in Ballerina as John Wick. One of the most recognizable actors working today, Reeves rose to prominence in the ‘80s and ‘90s with starring roles in movies like Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Speed, and The Matrix. More recently, he’s appeared in some more family-friendly films, playing Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Duke Caboom in Toy Story 4, and a tumbleweed named Sage in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run. He’s also reprised some of his iconic roles in films like Bill & Ted Face the Music and The Matrix: Resurrections.
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