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The Continental: From the World of John Wick
File:The Continental official poster.jpg
Promotional poster
Genre
Based onJohn Wick
by Derek Kolstad
Developed by
Directed by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkPeacock

The Continental: From the World of John Wick, or simply The Continental, is an upcoming American television miniseries developed by Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward and Shawn Simmons that serves as a prequel spin-off in the John Wick franchise. Coolidge and Ward will write and serve as showrunners for the series. The first and third episodes will be directed by Albert Hughes, and Mel Gibson is set to star in the show.

The series is expected to premiere in September 2023 on Peacock.

Premise

The Continental: From the World of John Wick tells the background story of how Winston Scott came to his position as proprietor of The Continental hotel in the 1970s and establishes it as a safe haven for assassins where no business may take place. It explores real-world events, including the Winter of Discontent and the American Mafia's rise to economic power.

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected by [1]Written by [2]Original release date
1TBAAlbert HughesGreg Coolidge & Kirk Ward and Shawn SimmonsSeptember 2023 (2023-09)[3]
2TBACharlotte BrändströmTeleplay by : Shawn Simmons and Greg Coolidge & Kirk Ward & Ken Kristensen
Story by : Greg Coolidge & Kirk Ward & Shawn Simmons		TBA
3TBAAlbert HughesGreg Coolidge & Kirk Ward & Ken KristensenTBA

Production

Development

While planning the story for John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum in January 2017, Derek Kolstad and Chad Stahelski were also conceiving ideas for a prequel story, suggesting that a prequel would be best told in the form of a television series.[4] In June 2017, the series was confirmed to be in full development, and the story would be called The Continental, focusing on the hotel that acts as a safe haven for assassins in the John Wick universe.[5] Lionsgate gave the project an official green-light in January 2018 and planned for the series to air on its Starz network. Initial reports indicated Chris Collins would serve as showrunner.[6][5]

Stahelski initially planned to direct the first episode of the series and stated that it would serve as an origin story for several of the characters in John Wick.[7] In April 2021, Kevin Beggs, chairman of Lionsgate Television, said the team wanted to make sure that the series would add to the world-building of the John Wick universe without inhibiting any plans for future films. After hearing multiple pitches from different creative teams, Lionsgate settled on the approach presented by Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, and Shawn Simmons; and the format of the show was re-worked into a three, 90-minute episode event series following a young Winston in the 1970s.[8] Coolidge and Ward were the new showrunners,[9] and Albert Hughes and Charlotte Brändström were hired to direct.[10][1]

Casting

In October 2021, the cast members were announced starting with Mel Gibson[9] and followed by the rest of the lead cast including Colin Woodell as the young Winston Scott from the main John Wick films.[11] Additional casting announcements in November 2021 revealed that Peter Greene and Ayomide Adegun would portray younger versions of Uncle Charlie and Charon, respectively, and Jeremy Bobb was cast as a new character named Mayhew.[12] In February 2022, roles were announced for Katie McGrath as "The Adjudicator", Ray McKinnon, Adam Shapiro as Lemmy, as well as Mark Musashi and Marina Mazepa as Hansel and Gretel.[13]

Filming

Principal photography began in November 2021 in Budapest, Hungary.[14][15]

Post-production

In April 2023, the series was retitled The Continental: From the World of John Wick.[3]

Music

Raffertie was revealed to be composing the score for the series in April 2023.[16]

Marketing

A trailer for the series was released on April 12, 2023.[3]

Release

On August 15, 2022, Starz sold the series to Peacock.[17] In March 2023, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Joe Drake stated that the series is expected to release in late 2023, also saying that the episodes are "nearly finished".[18] The series will premiere in September 2023.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (October 19, 2021). "Continental: Colin Woodell To Headline Starz's John Wick Prequel Series As Young Winston Scott". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on January 29, 2022. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  2. ^ "The Continental (2021-2022)". Writers Guild of America West. June 22, 2022. Archived from the original on June 9, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d Brathwaite, Lester Fabian (April 12, 2023). "The Continental first look gives you the bloody backstory on the John Wick hotel". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  4. ^ Giroux, Jack (January 21, 2017). "Lionsgate Interested In 'John Wick' TV Series Prequel". /Film. Archived from the original on September 17, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Travers, Ben (June 14, 2017). "John Wick TV Show: Keanu Reeves Expected to Guest Star, a New Title, and More Plans for the Prequel". IndieWire. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 2017-06-16.
  6. ^ Turchiano, Danielle (January 12, 2018). "Starz Announces Premieres for Howards End, Vida, Sweetbitter, Greenlights John Wick Television Adaptation". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on January 13, 2018.
  7. ^ Gemmill, Allie (May 16, 2020). "The Continental: New John Wick Spinoff Show Plot Details Revealed". Collider. Valnet, Inc. Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  8. ^ Nellie, Andreeva (April 23, 2021). "Lionsgate TV's Kevin Beggs Talks Indie Studio's Expansion, Deal Strategy, Covid Impact, The Continental Details & Saw Series Rumors". Deadline. Archived from the original on April 26, 2021. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
  9. ^ a b Porter, Rick (October 18, 2021). "Mel Gibson Boards John Wick Prequel Miniseries at Starz". The Hollywood Reporter. PMRC. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  10. ^ Kit, Borys (July 16, 2021). "'John Wick' Prequel Event Series The Continental Lands Albert Hughes as Lead Director (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. PMRC. Archived from the original on June 8, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  11. ^ Petski, Denise (October 19, 2021). "The Continental: Hubert Point-Du-Jour, Jessica Allain, Mishel Prada Among Five Cast In Starz's John Wick Prequel Series". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  12. ^ Hailu, Selome (November 10, 2021). "John Wick Prequel Series The Continental At Starz Casts Peter Greene, Ayomide Adegun and Jeremy Bobb". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  13. ^ Petski, Denise (February 8, 2022). "The Continental: Katie McGrath, Ray McKinnon Among 5 Cast In Starz's John Wick Prequel Series". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on April 29, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  14. ^ Varga, Denes (December 16, 2021). "FNE Visegrad YR2021: Hungarian Film Production Booms in 2021 Despite the Pandemic - FilmNewEurope.com". Film New Europe Association. Archived from the original on March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  15. ^ "The Continental". Variety Insight. Penske Media Corporation. December 8, 2021. Archived from the original on December 16, 2021.
  16. ^ "Raffertie Scoring Peacock's 'The Continental'". Film Music Reporter. April 12, 2023. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; April 13, 2023 suggested (help)
  17. ^ White, Peter (August 15, 2022). "'John Wick' Prequel Series 'The Continental' Moves From Starz To Peacock". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on August 16, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  18. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2023-03-26). "Lionsgate's Joe Drake Wants To See Keanu Reeves In More 'John Wick' Pics After 'Chapter 4' Franchise Record B.O. Debut: "We're Not Ready To Say Goodbye"". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2023-03-26. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
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