The John Wick series has captivated audiences with its thrilling action and intense storytelling, centered around the enigmatic assassin, John Wick, brilliantly portrayed by Keanu Reeves. The franchise has become a global phenomenon, known for its stylish gun-fu choreography and intricately built world of secret societies and assassins.
Now, fans can prepare themselves for another exciting addition to this cinematic universe with the upcoming show, The Continental, to explore the intricate underworld of assassins in more detail. Serving as a spinoff and prequel to the John Wick films, The Continental promises to delve into the origins of the clandestine hotel that caters exclusively to the world’s deadliest killers. Here is everything we know about the show’s first season.
The Continental ;From the World of John Wick Release Date: When Will It Air?
Fans won’t have to wait much longer for the highly anticipated debut of The Continental for the World of John Wick Season 1, as the show already has a speculated release window. Despite keeping specific details tightly under wraps, it has been revealed that the series will be available this year in September. Excitement builds as fans prepare for a thrilling miniseries of three 90-minute episodes.
Originally slated to premiere on Starz, it was announced in August 2022 that the show would instead be heading to the NBC Universal service, Peacock. Additionally, the series will be available for streaming on Prime Video for international viewers.
The Continental ;From the World of John Wick Plot: What Can we Expect?
The Continental is a prequel series set in 1970s New York during a sanitation strike that left the city submerged in trash. Initially planned to run alongside the John Wick movies, it now takes viewers back to the beginning. The show follows a young Winston on his path to becoming the steward of The Continental Hotel in New York. With a 40-year gap between the series and films, recasting iconic characters has been announced.
The series aims to deliver feature-quality action on a TV show, drawing inspiration from successful action television shows like Game of Thrones. The official synopsis reveals a three-part event that explores the origins of the renowned hotel and follows young Winston as he confronts his past and navigates the mysterious underworld of 1970s New York City to claim his future throne.
The Continental ;From the World of John Wick Cast: Who Will Be In?
Colin Woodell steps into the role of a younger Winston Scott, while Ayomide Adegun portrays a young Charon, and Peter Greene takes on the character of Uncle Charlie. Mel Gibson joins the cast as Cormac, alongside Ben Robson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Jessica Allain, Mishel Prada, and Nhung Kate in various roles.
The Continental is led by showrunners Greg Coolidge and Kirk Ward, with a writing team that includes Chris Collins, Derek Kolstad, and Ken Kristensen. Executive producers include Chad Stahelski, Derek Kolstad, David Leitch, Paul Wernick, Rhett Reese, and Shawn Simmons. Albert Hughes directs the opening and closing episodes, with an unknown director handling the middle episode.
The Continental ;From the World of John Wick Trailer: When Can We Watch It?
The highly anticipated trailer for The Continental: World of John Wick Season 1 has already been released, and fans can watch it on platforms like YouTube or Peacock. The trailer provides a thrilling glimpse into the world of the show, building excitement for its upcoming premiere.
While waiting for the series to debut, fans can enjoy similar shows that capture the action-packed and intense atmosphere, such as “Banshee,” “Into the Badlands,” and “The Punisher.”
