Ballerina hits global theatres on June 6, 2025. The film is set in the John Wick universe and follows a new female lead while bringing back familiar faces. It mixes returning characters with new ones, offering a fresh story with intense action.
Here’s a simple breakdown of all the important characters and the actors who play them.
🩰 Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro
Eve Macarro is the main character in Ballerina. After her father is killed, she is raised by the Director, who trains her to become a top assassin. Now, Eve is ready to take revenge on those who destroyed her family.
Ana de Armas is known for her roles in Blade Runner 2049 and Knives Out.
🧒 Victoria Comte as Young Eve
Victoria Comte plays the younger version of Eve in flashback scenes. Her role helps show how Eve became who she is today.
Victoria has acted in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and L’Amour sur un fil.
🎭 Anjelica Huston as the Director
The Director runs a ballet school that secretly trains killers. She also trained John Wick in the past. In Ballerina, she trains Eve to become a weapon.
Anjelica Huston first played this role in John Wick: Chapter 3. She has also directed films and voiced characters in the Tinker Bell series.
🛎️ Lance Reddick as Charon
Charon is the loyal concierge of the Continental Hotel. He makes sure everyone follows the rules. He is close to Winston Scott and is known for being calm and reliable.
Lance Reddick sadly passed away in 2023, and Ballerina is one of his final roles.
🧊 Gabriel Byrne as the Chancellor
The Chancellor is a new villain in the story. He leads a group of assassins and tries to stop Eve. He is one of the main people standing in her way.
Gabriel Byrne is an award-winning actor, known for Hereditary and Mad to Be Normal.
🕵️ Norman Reedus as Daniel Pine
Daniel Pine is a mysterious new character. It is not clear if he will help Eve or go against her. The trailers give little information about him.
Norman Reedus is best known as Daryl in The Walking Dead.
🕶️ Keanu Reeves as John Wick
John Wick appears in Ballerina as a cameo. He is the legendary assassin whose story started with the loss of his dog. He shares the screen with Eve, giving fans a special moment in the film.
Keanu Reeves returns as John Wick, the role that made him famous worldwide.
🏨 Ian McShane as Winston Scott
Winston is the manager of the Continental Hotel. He helps Eve connect with the criminal world. He has a history with both John and Eve and plays an important part in the film.
Ian McShane has played Winston in past John Wick movies and the spin-off The Continental.
As Ballerina nears its release, fans are excited to see how these characters come together. The movie brings strong performances, new faces, and the same gritty world that made John Wick a global hit.
