“The Continental” Is The Name Of The John Wick Prequel, Which Will Be Released In 2023.
The John Wick prequel, The Continental, is a three-part special event on Peacock. Lionsgate and the streamer have inked a multi-year contract for this upcoming release.
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Peacock will premiere The Continental in 2023, focusing on the inner workings of the Continental Hotel. Viewers will see the perspective of a young Winston Scott, played by Colin Woodell, as he fights his way through the underworld of New York City in 1975 to take control of the hotel.
Joining Woodell are Ayomide Adegun, who will play young Charon; Peter Greene, who will play Uncle Charlie; Mel Gibson as Cormac; Ben Robson as Frankie; Hubert Point-Du Jour as Miles; Jessica Allain as Lou; Mishel Prada as KD and Nhung Kateas Yen.
“The John Wick films have become a global phenomenon, are among the most watched titles on Peacock, and we are thrilled and honored to partner with Lionsgate to extend this incredible franchise,” Kelly Campbell, President, Peacock, and Direct-to-Consumer, said. “We understand the value of a global franchise, and Val Boreland and team knew that by bringing this special event series to Peacock and putting the full power of NBCUniversal behind it, the premiere of The Continental will be the streaming event of the year.”
“John Wick has become part of the cultural zeitgeist with a massive, passionately engaged fan base around the world,” added Lionsgate Television Group Chair Kevin Beggs. “We’re delighted to partner with Peacock to continue expanding the John Wick Universe. This agreement reflects the collaboration of our Motion Picture Group, which has grown the franchise from the beginning and was excited by the opportunity to bring it to the next level. Jim Packer and his Worldwide Television Distribution team, which found the perfect home for The Continental, and the Lionsgate Television creative group, which created a brilliant and enduring property that is one of the most highly-anticipated streaming events of 2023.”
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