Like any self-respecting franchise that’s proven itself to be a consistent moneymaker, John Wick is being spun off in multiple directions. Not only does Keanu Reeves return in next year’s Chapter 4, but prequel series The Continental is heading to streaming next year, with Ana de Armas’ Ballerina finally getting in front of cameras next week to kick off production.
The offshoot of the epic assassin saga has been in the works for years, but it’s finally gearing up to shoot with the unstoppably-rising star in the lead role. She may have claimed that she doesn’t want to be an action hero, but de Armas is racking up a fair few credits in quick succession that say otherwise.