Ballerina: Major Reshoots for John Wick Spinoff
Chad Stahelski took over extensive reshoots for the Ana de Armas-led film, delaying its release to June 2025.
- The John Wick spinoff 'Ballerina' underwent significant reshoots under the direction of Chad Stahelski, replacing original director Len Wiseman.
- Stahelski reshot most of the film over a two-to-three-month period in Prague, pushing back his work on the Highlander reboot starring Henry Cavill.
- The film, set between 'John Wick: Chapter 3' and 'Chapter 4', stars Ana de Armas as an assassin seeking revenge, with Keanu Reeves reprising his role as John Wick.
- Concerns arose over the quality of Wiseman's initial cut, prompting Lionsgate to bring in Stahelski to ensure the film met franchise standards.
- The release of 'Ballerina' has been rescheduled for June 6, 2025, following the reshoots aimed at maintaining the franchise's reputation for high-quality action.