Ana de Armas has revealed the demanding physical preparation she underwent for her role in Ballerina, the upcoming John Wick spin-off set to release on June 6.
The actor, known for No Time to Die and Blonde, described her routine as “pretty intense” and said she followed the programme “to the letter.”
Speaking in a Reddit r/AskMeAnything, de Armas said her training began with a strict, low-calorie nutrition plan and daily workouts that included 90 minutes of strength training. She then completed four to five hours of stunt coordination at action studio 8711, followed by firearm practice at a shooting range. To finish her day, she ran on a treadmill wearing a weighted vest. “It was painful but I loved it,” she wrote. “It felt good.”
Ballerina is set between John Wick: Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 and marks the first time a female lead fronts the franchise.
De Armas added that action movies are complex, with fight choreography involving the entire crew. “The choreography goes beyond just the fight. She also explained how her role in Ballerina required high levels of discipline and energy, especially for long action sequences filmed in a single take.
Though she admitted she never saw herself as an action star, de Armas said she is enjoying the experience and named Kill Bill as a dream project.
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