The Continental: From the World of John Wick is an American crime-action drama 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 served as showrunners for the series and wrote the scripts alongside Simmons and Ken Kristensen. Albert Hughes directed the first and third episodes, and Charlotte Brändström directed the second. The show stars Mel Gibson and Colin Woodell.
Firstly, the series premiered on September 22, 2023 on Peacock in the United States, and on Amazon Prime Video internationally.
Directors: Albert Hughes and Charlotte Brändström
Writers: Greg Coolidge, Shawn Simmons, Kirk Ward, and Ken Kristensen
Stars: Mel Gibson as Cormac, Colin Woodell as Winston Scott, Mishel Prada as KD,. Ben Robson as Frankie,. Hubert Point-Du Jour as Miles, Nhung Kate as Yen,. Jessica Allain as Lou, Ayomide Adegun as Charon,. Jeremy Bobb as Mayhew, Peter Greene as Uncle Charlie
Synopsis:
The Continental: From the World of John Wick is set 40 years before the events of the John Wick films, and it tells the origin story of the Continental Hotel, a chain of hotels around the world that serves as a neutral ground for members of the underworld.
The series follows Winston Scott, a young hotelier who is forced to confront his past when a mysterious stranger arrives in New York City seeking the help of the Continental.
Further, the series explores the hidden world of assassins and criminals, and it reveals the secrets behind the Continental Hotel, which has become a safe haven for those who live in the shadows.
Additional Information:
- The Continental: From the World of John Wick was filmed in New York City and Budapest.
- The series was produced by Lionsgate Television and Circle of Confusion.
- The series’ executive producers however include Derek Kolstad, Chad Stahelski, David Leitch, Greg Coolidge, Shawn Simmons, and Kirk Ward.
Critical Reception:
The Continental: From the World of John Wick has received positive reviews from critics. The series has been praised for its stylish visuals, action sequences, and performances, particularly those of Mel Gibson and Colin Woodell.
Critics have also noted that the series does a good job of expanding on the world of John Wick and exploring its hidden history.
Overall, The Continental: From the World of John Wick is a well-made and entertaining series that is sure to appeal to fans of the John Wick films. Finally, it is a stylish and action-packed show that offers a unique perspective on the world of assassins and criminals.
