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How Ana de Armas “pumped everyone up” with surprising preparation for Ballerina fight scenes

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It’s quite a challenge to take on the main role in a “John Wick” film like Keanu Reeves, but Ana de Armas set herself apart by employing an unusual method when rehearsing for the “Ballerina” fight sequences, which ultimately helped make the part uniquely hers.

In the latest film, she portrays fellow Gypsy assassin Eve Macarro, who seeks revenge for her father’s demise. Consequently, numerous battle scenes ensue, brimming with the high-octane action that is characteristic of the John Wick series.

Prior to the film’s premiere, Director Len Wiseman shared with Digital Spy details about how actress Ana de Armas readied herself for the fight scenes.

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He described Ana as having a peculiar habit: she gets really excited, much like a high-performance V8 engine, and lets out loud screams in a corner prior to engaging in a fight.

The situation eventually became so intense that initially, I was thinking, “What’s happening here?” Often, it’s up to me to energize others, and I’m more than happy to do so. However, when someone is screaming in a corner while we’re preparing, you kind of think, “Alright, we’re all set.

Not only did de Armas feel invigorated during her fight training, but she also shared that this enthusiasm spread throughout the set, making everyone else equally excited and motivated.

In a film similar to this one, you feel drained and as if life itself is growing increasingly challenging, layer upon layer. You must persevere to maintain your energy, intensity, and prepare yourself for the cold winter in Budapest – it’s a tremendous struggle. She went on to say…

In simpler terms, the mental readiness required for each take was equally challenging as the physical one. Consequently, I’d find myself leaping and shouting at full volume to rejuvenate my mental state for every recording session.

In simpler terms, “For certain scenes, you might work non-stop for an entire week, then resume from where you stopped yesterday. It’s important to feel drained, sweaty, and aching – that’s the authenticity of the performance. It’s not just about repeating the choreography over and over again.

In advance of the debut of the film “Ballerina”, De Armas additionally shared with Digital Spy the reason why this project marked a “remarkable, circular milestone” in her professional journey.

Ballerina is released in cinemas on 6 June.

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2025-06-02 13:49

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