Jung Doo-heon joins 'John Wick' spin-off

According to several Korean news sources, the actor and martial artist Jung Doo-hong joined the cast of the spin-off “John Wick“. It's not about Cain's stories Donnie Yen starring, and about the first announced spin-off - “Ballerina” (John Wick Presents: Ballerina), director Len Wiseman с Anoi de Armas.

News about the replenishment of the cast Doo-hon appeared after Chad Stahelski, Franchise ManagerJohn Wick“, was brought on board earlier this year for additional filming to beef up the film's action scenes. Details about Jung's character have not yet been revealed.

This project will be Chon's first step in Hollywood. He previously gained recognition as one of the most promising stuntmen and fight choreographers in South Korea through his work on the films “Bitterness and sweetness” (2005),"Berlin case” (2013),"GI Joe: Rise of Cobra 2” (2013) and “Veteran” (2015). Also, working as an actor will not be a new experience for him; not so long ago he showed himself quite worthy in an action movie.”Exuberant” (2019).

Jeon joining “Ballerina” follows the trend of franchises that rely on inviting famous screen battle stars. Previously it appeared: Daniel Bernhardt, Mark Dacascos, Yayan Ruyan, Sep Ariv Rahman, Marko Zaror, Hiroyuki Sanada, Donnie Yen и Scott Adkins.

For those who don't know, it's in the spin-off Ana de Armas plays the main role according to the script Shay Hatten. The story takes place between the events of the third and fourth parts “John Wick“. The story centers on Rooney, a young dancer who sets out to avenge the murder of her family.

The cast also includes: Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, deceased Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Ridus, Ian McShane and the main star of the franchise Keanu Reeves. Also assigned to supporting roles David Castaneda и Sharon Duncan-Brewster.

The film will be released on June 6, 2025 from Lionsgate.

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