Peacock has dropped the primary teaser trailer for the highly-anticipated John Wick prequel sequence The Continental. It is a prequel story set within the ‘70s that can provide some background and historical past on this fascinating world of assassins and the Excessive Desk. I’ve been enthusiastic about this present and I’m diffing the vibe from this primary look.
The Continental is deliberate as a three-episode occasion sequence with every episode being 90 minutes lengthy. The story for the sequence might be informed by means of the eyes and actions of Winston Scott, “who’s dragged into the Hell-scape of a 1975 New York Metropolis to face a previous he thought he’d left behind. Winston charts a lethal course by means of New York’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing try to seize the enduring lodge, which serves because the assembly level for the world’s most harmful criminals.”
It’s going to be lots of enjoyable watching this and seeing simply how Winston took management of The Continental Resort. I actually hope that we get to see him engaged in some loopy motion! I at all times puzzled if Winston was a badass in his youth, and now we’ll get to see!
The sequence stars Colin Woodell as a younger Winston Scott; Ayomide Adegun, who will painting a younger Charon (primarily based on Lance Reddick’s character); Peter Greene, who dons the fedora of Uncle Charlie (primarily based on the tight-lipped physique disposal skilled); Mel Gibson as Cormac; Ben Robson as Frankie; Hubert Level-Du Jour as Miles; Jessica Allain as Lou; Mishel Prada as KD; and Nhung Kate as Yen.
Chris Mansolillo, Director, Content material Acquisition, Prime Video stated in an announcement: “The John Wick movies have created one of the vital immersive, detailed and fulfilling universes we’ve seen on display screen within the final decade. We’re extraordinarily proud to play a component in persevering with to construct that universe, providing viewers an perception into the origins of the notorious Continental Resort and its unbelievable characters.”
The sequence is being written and govt produced by Greg Coolidge (Wayne, Trip Alongside) and Kirk Ward (Wayne), who additionally function showrunners. David Leitch, Derek Kolstad, Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski, Paul Wernick, and Rhett Reese may also function govt producers.
The three-part occasion will hit Peacock later this 12 months, in September 2023.
