After the success of John Wick: Chapter IV in the cinema, the American platform Peacock has decided to offer this saga a prequel, called The Continental. Announced in 2017, this series focuses on the origins of the saga, through one of the essential locations of the four feature films : the Continental Hotel. But what does she have in store for us? Who will be the actors in the casting? How many episodes does it have? Answers!
What is the synopsis?
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This mini-series traces the spectacular rise of Winston Scottembodied in the original saga by Ian McShane. Became the owner of the mysterious hotel full ofriddles and of secretsL’former repentant criminal will make it a refuge for mercenaries.
We are then in the 1970s in New York, a period marked by skyrocketing crime rate. This context allows the series to depict the birth of secret societies of assassinswho will quickly wage a relentless battle for decades.
But in New York, there is only one place where gangs cannot kill each other. A true landmark of the international underworldthe Continental follows a ruler very strict: no murder is authorized within the building. A code of honor highly respected by thugsbut violated by John Wick in the original saga.
Throughout this plot, we come across various enigmatic characterssuch as a policewoman driven by a quest for revenge (Mishel Prada), an assassin duo made up of a brother and a sister (Mark Musashi, Marina Mazepa) or the former director of Continental and mentor of Winston (Mel Gibson
). Enough to be able to expand the initial universe through other thrilling intrigues!
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Which actors are in the casting?
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The iconic interpreter of John Wick Keanu Reeves
will not be part of this casting. On the other hand, other renowned actors appear there, like Mel Gibson (Braveheart), Colin Woodell (The Originals) or Peter Greene (pulp Fiction). Here is the full distribution:
- Colin Woodell :Winston Scott
- Mel Gibson : Cormac
- Hubert Point-du-Jour :Miles
- Jessica Allain :Lou
- Mishel Prada :KD
- Kate Nhung :Yen
- Ben Robson :Frankie
- Peter Greene : Uncle Charlie
- Ayomide Adegun :Charon
- Jeremy Bobb : Mayhew
- Ray McKinnon :Jenkins
- Katie McGrath : The Adjudicator
- Adam Shapiro :Lemmy
- Musashi Mark :Hansel
- Marina Mazepa : Gretel
Where and when will this mini-series be available?
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This mini-series will be available from September 22, 2023 on Prime Video, which acquired the broadcast rights to this prequel.
The teaser
Prime Video released the trailer for the series this Thursday, August 31, 2023. Here it is:
How many episodes for this season?
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The series is divided into three 90-minute feature films each. Ideal for soaking up the atmosphere, without being overwhelmed by a countless number of episodes.
Are other seasons planned?
At the moment, we do not know if other episodes or other seasons are planned. In addition, other films are planned, such as the highly anticipated Ballerina, planned for 2024, where Ana de Armas
will take the spotlight.
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