After the smashing success of Keanu Reeves’ explosive actioner ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’, franchise fans are now eagerly waiting for the ‘John Wick’ spin-off prequel series ‘The Continental’. The show has now got its release date on the Peacock streaming platform at the San Diego Comic-Con event.
The miniseries is set in a three-episode format and will follow a weekly release strategy. The opening episode of ‘The Continental’ will premiere on Peacock on 22nd September and the next two episodes are set to release on 29th September and 6th October, respectively. The first and third episodes have been directed by Albert Hughes (The Book Of Eli, Broken City) and the second episode has been helmed by the Swedish-French filmmaker Charlotte Brandstrom.
Set in 1970s New York, ‘The Continental’ revolves around the origin story of the titular chain of hotels featured in the ‘John Wick’ universe. The hotel serves as a neutral ground for assassins and hitmen and a safe haven for the world’s most dangerous criminals. The series would be narrated from the perspective of the younger version of the enigmatic owner of the hotel – Winston Scott, played by Colin Woodell.
Besides Colin Woodell in the lead role, ‘The Continental’ also features veteran actor filmmaker Mel Gibson in a major role. He is essaying an important character called Cormac in the series. Interestingly, ‘The Continental’ is expected to be a potentially successful comeback vehicle for the gifted actor. So, we are keeping our fingers crossed.
Considering the phenomenal success of the ‘John Wick’ films and its cult following by action movie buffs, chances of ‘The Continental’ series too clicking with the audiences are quite high. And if Mel Gibson’s casting strikes a chord with the audience and receives love from the loyal fanbase of the ‘John Wick’ series, then it could turn out to be one hell of a comeback for Mel Gibson and even give the ‘John Wick’ franchise a different dimension and more substance. In India, the series is expected to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned to Binged for the latest OTT and movies updates and recommendations.