The highly anticipated first trailer for the John Wick spinoff film Ballerina has fans buzzing with excitement and nostalgia, especially due to a heartfelt cameo from the late, talented Lance Reddick.
The thrilling and action-packed John Wick universe continues to captivate audiences, with the debut trailer for Ballerina now available online.
Featuring Ana De Armas in the lead role, this action film centers on an orphaned girl who is inducted into an assassin’s order, training to become as formidable a killer as John Wick (played by Keanu Reeves). Armas’ character even crosses paths with Wick during the movie.
A brief exchange between the two characters in the trailer has already ignited reactions across Twitter, but it’s Reddick’s presence that truly draws viewers in, evoking feelings of wistfulness.
Care to dance? From the World of John Wick: Ballerina – coming soon.#BallerinaMovie pic.twitter.com/MCzjNv78Jz
— Ballerina (@ballerinamovie) September 26, 2024
Lance Reddick, who passed away in May 2023, is seen in the trailer warmly welcoming Armas to the Grand Continental, marking one of his last posthumous performances.
Fans online are expressing a mix of excitement and sadness regarding Reddick’s appearance, with one comment stating: “Lance Reddick [is] always in our hearts.”
Lance Reddick always in our hearts ❤️ pic.twitter.com/zrO6ALDJqY
— ClemsoH (@ClemSsoH) September 26, 2024
“Lance Reddick came back!” another fan exclaimed.
Lance Reddick came back 🥲 pic.twitter.com/BKVcbQX3ju
— Lute (@repioela) September 26, 2024
“We miss him every day,” commented another viewer.
We miss him everyday. 🙏🏻❤️ pic.twitter.com/9KO5Xm6dh4
— Peter Rabbit’s Award Buzz (@PeterRabbit_4DX) September 26, 2024
This film marks Reddick’s last cinematic appearance following his roles in films like White Men Can’t Jump, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and the video game Horizon Forbidden West – Burning Shores, where he famously portrayed the beloved character Sylens.
In tribute to him, the game includes a special memorial, and after much speculation regarding his role in Ballerina, it appears fans will get to see him shine once more in one of Hollywood’s most highly anticipated action films of the year.
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