Ana de Armas Wields Kitchen Tools in a Dynamic Fight Scene from ‘Ballerina’

In the film ‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,’ the protagonist Eve, portrayed by Ana de Armas, embarks on a mission in a remote Austrian village to dismantle a dangerous cult. However, her path is obstructed by hostile locals, leading to a tense confrontation inside a restaurant.

During this intense sequence, Eve finds herself battling a cook wielding a kitchen knife, sparking a fast-paced action scene where everyday kitchen items become improvised weapons.

Director Len Wiseman explains that the rehearsal process focused on creatively incorporating every possible diner object as a weapon. The fight features skilful use of pans, a meat tenderizer, and a dramatic moment where plates are shattered overhead in an overhead shot.

Wiseman highlighted the challenges involved, noting that the breakaway plates were designed to shatter easily, requiring the actors to handle them carefully while maintaining the intensity of the fight.

Ultimately, the director aimed to balance violence with a sense of entertainment, crafting a scene that is both fierce and unexpectedly humorous.