The following contains spoilers for From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, now playing in theatersDavid Castañeda’s role in Ballerina might be short, but it’s incredibly memorable. The opening sequence of Ballerina is largely focused on Javier, a desperate father trying to keep his daughter out of the hands of the mysterious cult they’re fleeing. As one of Ballerina‘s foundational characters, Javier sets the stage for the tone and style of action that carries on throughout the film, underscoring the difference between himself (and later his daughter, Eve) and other characters in the series.