# Ballerina suggests the John Wick franchise could have a bright future without Keanu Reeves, but only if it brings something new to the High Table

> Ballerina is a real litmus-test moment for the John Wick universe. The Continental, the franchise's first TV project, was a risky prequel series that lacked Keanu Reeves' star power and, by proxy, indicated that…

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- **Published:** 2025-06-05
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #ballerina #reeves #franchise #john #keanu #wick #without #bright
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