If you are a fan of the John Wick movies, you will be thrilled to know that a prequel series called The Continental is coming to Peacock soon. The series will explore the origins of the mysterious hotel chain that serves as a safe haven for assassins and criminals in the John Wick universe. The series will also feature some familiar faces from the movies, as well as new characters and enemies.
The Continental is set in 1970s New York City, where a young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) is the manager of the hotel. Winston is recruited by Cormac (Mel Gibson), a ruthless crime lord, to help him recover something stolen from him by Winston’s own brother, Frankie (Ben Robson). Winston soon finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse with Cormac and his henchmen, as well as other assassins who want to take him down.
The series promises to deliver stunning visuals and amazing choreographed action sequences, similar to the John Wick movies. The trailer, which was released on August 9, 2023, shows Winston fighting his way through various locations, such as a nightclub, a subway station, and a rooftop. The trailer also features glimpses of other characters, such as KD (Misha Prada), a NYPD detective who is investigating the hotel, Mayhew (Jeremy Bobb), a mysterious informant, and Yen (Nhung Kate), a deadly assassin.
The Continental is a three-part event that will premiere on September 22, 2023 on Peacock. The second part will air on September 29, and the third part will air on October 6. The series is produced by Lionsgate Television and Thunder Road Pictures, and executive produced by Chad Stahelski, the director of the John Wick movies. The series is also written and executive produced by Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, and Shawn Simmons.
The Continental is a must-watch for John Wick fans, as well as anyone who loves action-packed thrillers. The series will expand the lore of the John Wick world, and introduce new characters and stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. However, fans will surely miss seeing Keanu Reeves as John Wick himself, who is not expected to appear in the series. Nevertheless, The Continental will be an exciting and entertaining ride that you won’t want to miss.