After Fighting Zombies, ‘The Walking Dead’ Actor Norman Reedus to Join ‘John Wick’ Spin Off

Published 12/14/2022, 11:30 AM EST

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Norman Reedus is one of those versatile actors known best for playing roles in long-running popular shows on TV. The American star started acting back in 1992 and has since been a part of many action-packed projects, including The Walking Dead, Death Stranding, and The Boondock Saints and its sequel. Over the years, the actor has established himself in the inevitable names of the industry.

Following on-screen performances to his off-screen personality has hugely contributed to his fame. While his character Daryl Dixon in the famous AMC horror drama series nurtured his career, fans loved this badass guy equipped with an iconic crossbow who always rides on his motorcycle hunting zombies. Bringing back the same action and adventure, this iconic actor is ready to join John Wick’s spin-off.

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Norman Reedus is called back to the home of franchises by Len Wiseman

According to Entertainment Weekly, Norman Reedus has joined the cast of Ballerina alongside Ana de Armas. The movie is a spin-off of the legendary neo-noir action thriller franchise, John Wick. The creator of dark fantasy Underworld Len Wiseman will be directing this action thriller.

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“We’re huge fans of Norman, and we’re confident that the fans will be just as excited as we are that he’s joining the Wick universe,” remarked Lee, talking about the casting of Reedus. Moreover, the production team includes Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, and Chad Stahelski, who have already contributed to the first three John Wick movies.

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As for now, the release date of Ballerina has not been confirmed nor what role the 53-year-old star will play. But we do know that the No Time To Die starlet is headlining the film as a young assassin seeking revenge on the people who killed her family.

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Meanwhile, fans can expect something great seeing the star-studded casting, including Catalina Sandino Moreno and John Wick veterans Ian McShane, Anjelica Huston, and Lance Reddick.

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Are you excited to see Norman Reedus stepping into the same universe as Keanu Reeves? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section.

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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