LEN WISEMAN: Ballerina, Underworld & Live Free or Die Hard

In this Reel Insights episode, Sean Tajipour, the Mayor of Nerdtropolis, sits down with director Len Wiseman to discuss Ballerina, the highly anticipated spinoff set in the John Wick universe and starring Ana de Armas.Len Wiseman opens up about getting the call to direct Ballerina, collaborating with Ana de Armas to break away from typical assassin tropes, and how Rambo: First Blood influenced the film’s tone and survivalist edge. He discusses the return of franchise icons like Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, and the late Lance Reddick, and how he crafted a snowy, noir aesthetic that blends seamlessly into the John Wick universe. Ballerina is a gritty, emotional journey rooted in pain, purpose, and survival.Ballerina is now playing in theaters.Visit Nerdtropolis.comFacebookInstagramTwitter