Ana de Armas and Director Len Wiseman Redefine ‘Fight Like a Girl’ in John Wick Spin-off ‘Ballerina’

The article explores how Ana de Armas and director Len Wiseman aim to redefine the phrase ‘fight like a girl’ through their new film, ‘From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina.’ Set between the third and fourth John Wick movies, the film follows Eve, a young female trainee assassin, as she navigates a male-dominated criminal underworld. Both Wiseman and de Armas emphasize the importance of portraying female strength authentically, steering away from the typical male gaze and over-sexualized depictions often found in action films. De Armas wanted her character to feel real and vulnerable, insisting on showing the physical and emotional toll of her battles. The production included practical effects and challenging stunts, with de Armas proudly bearing the marks from her work. She highlights a particularly difficult scene involving prop grenades that left her struggling with debris in her eyes. For de Armas, ‘fight like a girl’ now means being true to oneself and setting one’s own standards, transforming what was once a derogatory phrase into a message of empowerment. The film is now showing in cinemas.