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The first "John Wick" spin-off film, "Ballerina," began its theatrical rollout last weekend, drawing significant attention not only for lead actress Ana de Armas but also for its supporting cast, including Norman Reedus, who made his debut in the franchise.
Reedus's role in the film was relatively brief; his character appeared roughly midway through, was severely injured shortly after, and remained hospitalized until the very end. However, director Len Wiseman has indicated that if a sequel moves forward, Reedus's involvement in the series will be far more substantial.
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Wiseman teased, "I chose Norman Reedus for this role because I have other plans for him. I would love to see him return in some capacity, almost as if he's repaying a debt to Rooney." The debt Wiseman refers to is the promise Ana de Armas's character, Rooney, made to Reedus's character, Daniel, to protect his daughter from a cult organization Rooney once belonged to. Rooney ultimately kept her word, suggesting Daniel might reciprocate that favor in the future. Wiseman also revealed his interest in further exploring Daniel's relationship with the cult and his bond with his daughter in a potential sequel.
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In an interview with "Entertainment Weekly," Wiseman also mentioned that he had originally intended for Rooney's mother to appear. He explained that he had written a scene where Rooney met her mother, but they were unable to film it. Wiseman noted that while they often hear that Rooney's mother is deceased, in this universe, it's never certain who is truly gone. He added that an earlier script draft included a bounty placed on Rooney, with the identity of the person behind it left ambiguous. Wiseman hinted that if that storyline were to be explored, it could potentially reveal Rooney's own mother as the one who put out the hit, which would create compelling drama.
Wiseman expressed a strong desire for Rooney to encounter her mother, whom she believed to be dead. He also envisioned her mother returning to the destroyed cult village, witnessing the devastation, and seeing her other daughter (Rooney's sister) killed. Wiseman concluded by hinting that the repercussions of these events could manifest in various forms.
via： Entertainment Weekly