‘John Wick’ Prequel ‘The Continental’ Will Premiere on Peacock in 2023
John Wick franchise, which has in its first three films grossed over $600 million worldwide, is being expanded into a streaming miniseries. Peacock.
NBCUniversal’s in-house streamer and Lionsgate announced today that “The Continental,” a three-part special event will show on the former’s subscription platform as an original program.
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.
The Continental” will be set around the hotel which has been a centerpiece of action for each of the three films where assassins rest between assignments.
In the films, Ian McShane plays Winston, the hotel manager. Colin Woodell will play Winston in the 1975-set prequel, joined by Ayomide Adegun as Charon, Peter Greene, and Mel Gibson as Cormac.
Greg Coolidge and Kirk Ward will both write and be showrunners for the series event.