Animal Kingdom co-stars Ben Robson and Leila George are going strong as a couple!
The 39-year-old actor and the 31-year-old actress were seen enjoying a beach day together in Sydney, Australia in new photos that have emerged from back in December 2023.
Ben and Leila were first linked as a couple back in May 2023 when they were also spotted at the beach in Sydney.
The two actors spent years together as co-stars on the TNT series Animal Kingdom, which went on for six seasons. Ben was a series regular while Leila was a recurring star for 39 episodes.
Leila was previously married to Sean Penn and she filed for divorce from him in October 2021, though they remained close friends after their breakup and were spotted together on numerous occasions.
If you didn’t know, Leila‘s father is actor Vincent D’Onofrio!
Browse through the gallery for 50+ photos of Ben Robson and Leila George at the beach…...
The 39-year-old actor and the 31-year-old actress were seen enjoying a beach day together in Sydney, Australia in new photos that have emerged from back in December 2023.
Ben and Leila were first linked as a couple back in May 2023 when they were also spotted at the beach in Sydney.
The two actors spent years together as co-stars on the TNT series Animal Kingdom, which went on for six seasons. Ben was a series regular while Leila was a recurring star for 39 episodes.
Leila was previously married to Sean Penn and she filed for divorce from him in October 2021, though they remained close friends after their breakup and were spotted together on numerous occasions.
If you didn’t know, Leila‘s father is actor Vincent D’Onofrio!
Browse through the gallery for 50+ photos of Ben Robson and Leila George at the beach…...
- 1/19/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
This article contains spoilers for The Continental: From The World Of John Wick.
Fresh off this year’s John Wick: Chapter 4 comes the spinoff prequel television series The Continental: From the World of John Wick, developed for television by Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, and Shawn Simmons. Running for three feature-length episodes on Peacock, the series follows the adventures of Winston Scott (Colin Woodell), the future head of the eponymous New York hotel that serves as a safe haven to a shadowy order of global assassins. Set decades before the John Wick films, Winston finds himself on his vendetta as he is drawn deeper into the lethal world of assassins, taking on the Continental’s ‘70s proprietor Cormac O’Connor (Mel Gibson).
Filled with explosive gunfights and a quiet expansion of the John Wick shared cinematic universe, The Continental depicts a rise to power for Winston while proving him every inch as deadly as John Wick himself.
Fresh off this year’s John Wick: Chapter 4 comes the spinoff prequel television series The Continental: From the World of John Wick, developed for television by Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, and Shawn Simmons. Running for three feature-length episodes on Peacock, the series follows the adventures of Winston Scott (Colin Woodell), the future head of the eponymous New York hotel that serves as a safe haven to a shadowy order of global assassins. Set decades before the John Wick films, Winston finds himself on his vendetta as he is drawn deeper into the lethal world of assassins, taking on the Continental’s ‘70s proprietor Cormac O’Connor (Mel Gibson).
Filled with explosive gunfights and a quiet expansion of the John Wick shared cinematic universe, The Continental depicts a rise to power for Winston while proving him every inch as deadly as John Wick himself.
- 10/6/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Warning: This article contains spoilers for the premiere episode of "The Continental."
"Rules. Without them, we live with the animals," hotel manager Winston Scott (Ian McShane) once memorably stated in "John Wick: Chapter 2." The Keanu Reeves-starring movies seamlessly established the official guidelines and regulations that various characters in the assassin underworld, both hero and villain alike, were bound to follow. But rules are made to be broken, as the saying goes, and Peacock's spin-off/prequel series "The Continental" flouts more than a few of them while bringing the world of John Wick to streaming.
Not only did the premiere of "The Continental" on Peacock shed quite a bit of light on the origins of the enigmatic Winston during the 1970s (now played by Colin Woodell), building out an entirely new adventure based around the relationship with his troubled brother Frankie (Ben Robson) and their vendetta against current manager of...
"Rules. Without them, we live with the animals," hotel manager Winston Scott (Ian McShane) once memorably stated in "John Wick: Chapter 2." The Keanu Reeves-starring movies seamlessly established the official guidelines and regulations that various characters in the assassin underworld, both hero and villain alike, were bound to follow. But rules are made to be broken, as the saying goes, and Peacock's spin-off/prequel series "The Continental" flouts more than a few of them while bringing the world of John Wick to streaming.
Not only did the premiere of "The Continental" on Peacock shed quite a bit of light on the origins of the enigmatic Winston during the 1970s (now played by Colin Woodell), building out an entirely new adventure based around the relationship with his troubled brother Frankie (Ben Robson) and their vendetta against current manager of...
- 9/26/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for the premiere episode of "The Continental."
Even a casual viewer of the "John Wick" films can't help but be intrigued by the franchise's assassin-filled world. One of the unique pleasures of the original 2014 movie is the way it begins in a very grounded, incredibly recognizable reality, sliding bit by bit into a wilder, more garish, more violent, more intriguing underworld along with John (played in the films by Keanu Reeves), as he delves back into the life of murder he thought he'd left behind.
The very first spinoff/expanded universe/prequel to come from the "John Wick" films is the Peacock original miniseries "The Continental: From the World of John Wick," and it finds itself in territory that's both untouched and well-established. Each subsequent "John Wick" film (from Chapters 2 through 4) has developed the world of "Wick" on a grand, global scale, taking John to locales all around the world.
Even a casual viewer of the "John Wick" films can't help but be intrigued by the franchise's assassin-filled world. One of the unique pleasures of the original 2014 movie is the way it begins in a very grounded, incredibly recognizable reality, sliding bit by bit into a wilder, more garish, more violent, more intriguing underworld along with John (played in the films by Keanu Reeves), as he delves back into the life of murder he thought he'd left behind.
The very first spinoff/expanded universe/prequel to come from the "John Wick" films is the Peacock original miniseries "The Continental: From the World of John Wick," and it finds itself in territory that's both untouched and well-established. Each subsequent "John Wick" film (from Chapters 2 through 4) has developed the world of "Wick" on a grand, global scale, taking John to locales all around the world.
- 9/23/2023
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Warning: This article contains spoilers for the premiere episode of "The Continental."
Almost 10 years after the original "John Wick" came out of nowhere and blew the minds of action aficionados everywhere, we're now getting our most expansive addition to the franchise yet. The story of Keanu Reeves' gun-slinging assassin with a love of dogs has been told to completion on the big screen, so where else can the franchise go?
The answer, for better or worse, comes in the form of the streaming series "The Continental," which yours truly reviewed for /Film here. Set predominantly in 1970s New York City and following the exploits of young Winston Scott, the series attempts to split the difference between telling a brand-new story with a whole new cast of characters and packing in all sorts of overt winks and nods to the movies everyone loves.
How well the show's creative team pulled this...
Almost 10 years after the original "John Wick" came out of nowhere and blew the minds of action aficionados everywhere, we're now getting our most expansive addition to the franchise yet. The story of Keanu Reeves' gun-slinging assassin with a love of dogs has been told to completion on the big screen, so where else can the franchise go?
The answer, for better or worse, comes in the form of the streaming series "The Continental," which yours truly reviewed for /Film here. Set predominantly in 1970s New York City and following the exploits of young Winston Scott, the series attempts to split the difference between telling a brand-new story with a whole new cast of characters and packing in all sorts of overt winks and nods to the movies everyone loves.
How well the show's creative team pulled this...
- 9/22/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
The “John Wick” movies are known for their high-octane, guns-blazing action on the big screen, but now the franchise is heading to Peacock — and about 50 years in the past — to explore its origins in “The Continental.”
Across three episodes, the ’70s-set series dives into how a young Winston Scott (played by Colin Woodell) became the proprietor of the titular hotel, which is famous for throwing lavish parties and being a safe haven for assassins. But, as “John Wick” fans know, not everybody abides by the no-killing rule on Continental grounds.
The show, which premieres on Peacock Friday, starts with a bang — actually, a lot of them — thanks to stunt coordinator Larnell Stovall. Winston’s brother Frankie (Ben Robson) brutally kills a squad of henchmen while escaping The Continental with a stolen package. His exit route is up a crowded stairwell that soon drips with blood from the flurry of headshots and stabbings.
Across three episodes, the ’70s-set series dives into how a young Winston Scott (played by Colin Woodell) became the proprietor of the titular hotel, which is famous for throwing lavish parties and being a safe haven for assassins. But, as “John Wick” fans know, not everybody abides by the no-killing rule on Continental grounds.
The show, which premieres on Peacock Friday, starts with a bang — actually, a lot of them — thanks to stunt coordinator Larnell Stovall. Winston’s brother Frankie (Ben Robson) brutally kills a squad of henchmen while escaping The Continental with a stolen package. His exit route is up a crowded stairwell that soon drips with blood from the flurry of headshots and stabbings.
- 9/22/2023
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
In the world of "John Wick," The Continental is a safe refuge for all contractors, a neutral ground that provides much-needed respite and assistance to those belonging to the criminal underworld. Not much is revealed about this mysterious hotel chain, except that its rules need to be upheld no matter what the cost, and certain branches -- such as New York and Osaka -- are ready to defend this sacred ground until their last breath. This preps the foundation for "The Continental: From the World of John Wick," a "John Wick" spin-off series that delves into how Ian McShane's Winston Scott (played by Colin Woodell in the TV series) presided over the New York branch as a young proprietor. This limited series is set to follow an alternate history of the 1970s while incorporating real-world events within the context of the franchise's deep and evolving lore.
Filmmaker Albert Hughes directed the pilot,...
Filmmaker Albert Hughes directed the pilot,...
- 9/22/2023
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
The John Wick universe has always had two main characters: John Wick and The Continental. There was a reason Winston hung on to it so much in the movies.
While John's story has always been interesting, it felt like there was a lot to be said about the lore surrounding John's line of work, including the vast hotel network and The High Table.
The films didn't have enough time to explore many of these aspects because the clock was ticking, and they had a narrative to follow while serving as many action scenes as possible.
When the idea behind the show was announced, it was interesting in the least. For one, there was curiosity on how the creatives would pull off a show centered around an inanimate object, and two, was it a cash grab?
Many shows have been made from successful movie franchises, but the television version never quite...
While John's story has always been interesting, it felt like there was a lot to be said about the lore surrounding John's line of work, including the vast hotel network and The High Table.
The films didn't have enough time to explore many of these aspects because the clock was ticking, and they had a narrative to follow while serving as many action scenes as possible.
When the idea behind the show was announced, it was interesting in the least. For one, there was curiosity on how the creatives would pull off a show centered around an inanimate object, and two, was it a cash grab?
Many shows have been made from successful movie franchises, but the television version never quite...
- 9/22/2023
- by Denis Kimathi
- TVfanatic
The extremely successful John Wick universe is expanding! Brand-new TV prequel series The Continental lands on Peacock in the US and Prime Video in the UK this September with a mission to take the world of John Wick beyond the ultra-violent adventures of Mr. Wick himself, but they’ll still need guns – lots of guns.
Unfortunately, John Wick star Keanu Reeves does not appear in The Continental, but there are lots of new and familiar characters checking into both the notorious New York hotel and the intricate lore of the franchise in this big budget streaming TV series. If you need to know more about those characters and the actors behind the roles, we’re here to help.
Colin Woodell is Winston Scott
Winston Scott should be familiar to fans of the John Wick franchise, but even if you’ve only seen one of those movies before, you’ll have...
Unfortunately, John Wick star Keanu Reeves does not appear in The Continental, but there are lots of new and familiar characters checking into both the notorious New York hotel and the intricate lore of the franchise in this big budget streaming TV series. If you need to know more about those characters and the actors behind the roles, we’re here to help.
Colin Woodell is Winston Scott
Winston Scott should be familiar to fans of the John Wick franchise, but even if you’ve only seen one of those movies before, you’ll have...
- 9/22/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Where to Stream ‘John Wick’ Prequel Series ‘The Continental’ and Get Tickets to Its Hitman Hotel Bar
Before there was John Wick, there was Winston Scott, the manager of Manhattan’s high-end hitman hotel. That’s the premise of The Continental: From the World of John Wick, a three-part prequel series that begins streaming Friday on Peacock.
Based on the Keanu Reeves action film franchise, The Continental takes place in 1970s Manhattan and explores how Winston (Colin Woodell) came to lead the hotel for professional assassins. When his brother Frankie (Ben Robson) steals something “very important to a lot of very dangerous people” from the current Continental hotelier Cormac (Mel Gibson), Winston assembles a team of killers to save his brother and take on the hotel — and every assassin in it.
To celebrate the action-packed spinoff, Lionsgate and Peacock are bringing the assassin underworld to the Big Apple with Welcome to the Continental: The Hotel Bar Experience, a three-week-long pop-up that kicks off today in the Financial District.
Based on the Keanu Reeves action film franchise, The Continental takes place in 1970s Manhattan and explores how Winston (Colin Woodell) came to lead the hotel for professional assassins. When his brother Frankie (Ben Robson) steals something “very important to a lot of very dangerous people” from the current Continental hotelier Cormac (Mel Gibson), Winston assembles a team of killers to save his brother and take on the hotel — and every assassin in it.
To celebrate the action-packed spinoff, Lionsgate and Peacock are bringing the assassin underworld to the Big Apple with Welcome to the Continental: The Hotel Bar Experience, a three-week-long pop-up that kicks off today in the Financial District.
- 9/21/2023
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
CinemaBlind’s Review – 90%
What started from a stolen car, a dead dog, and numerous headshots has now become a full-blown assassin universe. The Continental: From the World of John Wick is a prequel series to the global hit John Wick film franchise and it tells the origin story of Winston Scott from the main films. Set in the 1970s New York the Peacock mini-series shows us how Winston became the manager of the titular hotel which is a haven for assassins around the world.
While it doesn’t compare to the main John Wick film in any way The Continental has its own charms and action sequences that will surely be loved by the fans. The Continental is fully able to pull off a self-contained story with massive stakes and a brilliant character who will now be a part of the cannon forever.
Credit – Peacock
The Continental does deal with...
What started from a stolen car, a dead dog, and numerous headshots has now become a full-blown assassin universe. The Continental: From the World of John Wick is a prequel series to the global hit John Wick film franchise and it tells the origin story of Winston Scott from the main films. Set in the 1970s New York the Peacock mini-series shows us how Winston became the manager of the titular hotel which is a haven for assassins around the world.
While it doesn’t compare to the main John Wick film in any way The Continental has its own charms and action sequences that will surely be loved by the fans. The Continental is fully able to pull off a self-contained story with massive stakes and a brilliant character who will now be a part of the cannon forever.
Credit – Peacock
The Continental does deal with...
- 9/21/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
New Delhi, Sep 21 (Ians) As the country is immersed in Ganeshotsav, Ott platforms brings an exciting array of titles for the viewers to binge-watch this week.
From crime drama whodunit series ‘Charlie Chopra’ to slice of life show ‘Hostel Daze 4’ and Nithya Menen starrer comedy drama ‘Kumari Srimathi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.
Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.
‘Kumari Srimathi’
Nithya Menen-starrer upcoming comedy drama series ‘Kumari Srimathi’ is set in a village in East Godavari. It hilariously encapsulates the tribulations in the life of a 30-year-old woman (played by Menen), who challenges stereotypes in a small town riddled with antiquity. It also features Nirupam, Gautami, Thiruveer, Talluri Rameshwari, Naresh, and Murali Mohan in pivotal roles.
Produced by Early Monsoon Tales, a web division of Vyjanyanthi Entertainments,...
From crime drama whodunit series ‘Charlie Chopra’ to slice of life show ‘Hostel Daze 4’ and Nithya Menen starrer comedy drama ‘Kumari Srimathi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.
Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.
‘Kumari Srimathi’
Nithya Menen-starrer upcoming comedy drama series ‘Kumari Srimathi’ is set in a village in East Godavari. It hilariously encapsulates the tribulations in the life of a 30-year-old woman (played by Menen), who challenges stereotypes in a small town riddled with antiquity. It also features Nirupam, Gautami, Thiruveer, Talluri Rameshwari, Naresh, and Murali Mohan in pivotal roles.
Produced by Early Monsoon Tales, a web division of Vyjanyanthi Entertainments,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
New Delhi, Sep 21 (Ians) As the country is immersed in Ganeshotsav, Ott platforms brings an exciting array of titles for the viewers to binge-watch this week.
From crime drama whodunit series ‘Charlie Chopra’ to slice of life show ‘Hostel Daze 4’ and Nithya Menen starrer comedy drama ‘Kumari Srimathi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.
Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.
‘Kumari Srimathi’
Nithya Menen-starrer upcoming comedy drama series ‘Kumari Srimathi’ is set in a village in East Godavari. It hilariously encapsulates the tribulations in the life of a 30-year-old woman (played by Menen), who challenges stereotypes in a small town riddled with antiquity. It also features Nirupam, Gautami, Thiruveer, Talluri Rameshwari, Naresh, and Murali Mohan in pivotal roles.
Produced by Early Monsoon Tales, a web division of Vyjanyanthi Entertainments,...
From crime drama whodunit series ‘Charlie Chopra’ to slice of life show ‘Hostel Daze 4’ and Nithya Menen starrer comedy drama ‘Kumari Srimathi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.
Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.
‘Kumari Srimathi’
Nithya Menen-starrer upcoming comedy drama series ‘Kumari Srimathi’ is set in a village in East Godavari. It hilariously encapsulates the tribulations in the life of a 30-year-old woman (played by Menen), who challenges stereotypes in a small town riddled with antiquity. It also features Nirupam, Gautami, Thiruveer, Talluri Rameshwari, Naresh, and Murali Mohan in pivotal roles.
Produced by Early Monsoon Tales, a web division of Vyjanyanthi Entertainments,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
While promoting Peacock’s John Wick spinoff series The Continental: From the World of John Wick, executive producer Basil Iwanyk acknowledges the elephant in the room: How does one explore the John Wick universe without the eponymous star — played by Keanu Reeves — himself?
“It’s hard to look at: Ok, why does a movie or franchise work?” Iwanyk, who’s worked on the entire John Wick franchise, told The Hollywood Reporter at a recent press junket. “There’s a million different ways to look at it, and you just really don’t know. Of course, there’s research and bullshit, but it’s something in your gut. This is a prequel in the ’70s that doesn’t have Keanu and John Wick in it. Will it work?”
“It was about the franchise and the health of the franchise and what attracts people to the franchise, as [much as] it was [about] telling a great story,...
“It’s hard to look at: Ok, why does a movie or franchise work?” Iwanyk, who’s worked on the entire John Wick franchise, told The Hollywood Reporter at a recent press junket. “There’s a million different ways to look at it, and you just really don’t know. Of course, there’s research and bullshit, but it’s something in your gut. This is a prequel in the ’70s that doesn’t have Keanu and John Wick in it. Will it work?”
“It was about the franchise and the health of the franchise and what attracts people to the franchise, as [much as] it was [about] telling a great story,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Sydney Odman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Wick’s name might be the one in all the titles, and his face the one on all the posters. But as any John Wick fan could tell you, the appeal of John Wick has never been solely about its leading man. Just as essential to its enduring popularity has been the universe it’s built over four features: one populated by elite assassins and guided by arcane rules, cast in perpetually moody lighting just beneath the surface of our mundane reality.
Whether that setting in itself is enough to mint new (anti)heroes and sustain new leads is the meta question at the heart of Peacock’s The Continental: From the World of John Wick, a John Wick-less sequel set decades before Keanu Reeves ever snarled, “I’m thinking I’m back.” And though it seems more a test of concept than a complete saga, it’s a...
Whether that setting in itself is enough to mint new (anti)heroes and sustain new leads is the meta question at the heart of Peacock’s The Continental: From the World of John Wick, a John Wick-less sequel set decades before Keanu Reeves ever snarled, “I’m thinking I’m back.” And though it seems more a test of concept than a complete saga, it’s a...
- 9/20/2023
- by Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Keanu Reeves’ master assassin may have been left for almost dead at the end of the fourth John Wick film, but things are alive and kicking in the franchise, at least retroactively.
Or, to quote Mel Gibson, who plays the manager of the “precious” hotel for killers at the center of the ’70s and New York-set The Continental: From the World of John Wick: “Son of a bitch, where’s my f*ckin’ shotgun?”
With more than its fair share of Me Decade revolutionaries, rats (literal and figurative) and “fun fumes,” as Gibson’s feral Cormac exclaims, The Continental primarily is a throwback to the heroic bloodshed genre perfected by Ringo Lam and John Woo in the 1980s. With more than a nod or two to 2011’s The Raid, the limited series partially directed by Albert Hughes kicks bellbottomed butt in true John Wick style over its September 22-debuting three-part run on Peacock.
Or, to quote Mel Gibson, who plays the manager of the “precious” hotel for killers at the center of the ’70s and New York-set The Continental: From the World of John Wick: “Son of a bitch, where’s my f*ckin’ shotgun?”
With more than its fair share of Me Decade revolutionaries, rats (literal and figurative) and “fun fumes,” as Gibson’s feral Cormac exclaims, The Continental primarily is a throwback to the heroic bloodshed genre perfected by Ringo Lam and John Woo in the 1980s. With more than a nod or two to 2011’s The Raid, the limited series partially directed by Albert Hughes kicks bellbottomed butt in true John Wick style over its September 22-debuting three-part run on Peacock.
- 9/20/2023
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
The John Wick franchise has been growing in popularity with each movie, so it was only a matter of time before something came to the small screen.
The Continental tells the tale of Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) and how he became the proprietor of the New York branch of the titular hotel chain we learned so much about in the movie franchise.
Expanding any franchise comes with caveats because you risk diluting what was a solid concept.
The good news off the bat is that there's no shortage of action across the three-night event.
It plays more like a movie trilogy, with all the ingredients you'd expect from a project set in the John Wick-verse.
We begin this journey through the eyes of Frankie (Ben Robson), who introduces us to this world before passing the baton over to Winston.
Ian McShane delivered a standout performance as Winston in the movie franchise,...
The Continental tells the tale of Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) and how he became the proprietor of the New York branch of the titular hotel chain we learned so much about in the movie franchise.
Expanding any franchise comes with caveats because you risk diluting what was a solid concept.
The good news off the bat is that there's no shortage of action across the three-night event.
It plays more like a movie trilogy, with all the ingredients you'd expect from a project set in the John Wick-verse.
We begin this journey through the eyes of Frankie (Ben Robson), who introduces us to this world before passing the baton over to Winston.
Ian McShane delivered a standout performance as Winston in the movie franchise,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“The Continental” boasts that it’s “From the World of John Wick.” But the Peacock spin-off is thankfully uninterested in providing a microwaved version of the same story. Instead, the miniseries takes its cues from stylized crime auteurs, folks like Joe Carnahan or Guy Ritchie who have as much fun, if not more, with their eccentric character archetypes, rat-a-tat banter and bold needledrops as they do with any blood shed on screen.
But “The Continental” merely aspires to these authors of cinematic cool. And in its Icarus-esque reach, what it faintly grasps only reminds us how hard it is to make something look easy.
Over three sprawling, 90-minute episodes, “The Continental” is centered on a simple story, one that has roots as recent as “The Raid” and as far back as “Rio Bravo” – or more accurately, John Carpenter’s riffs on “Rio Bravo” like “Assault on Precinct 13” or “Escape From New York.
But “The Continental” merely aspires to these authors of cinematic cool. And in its Icarus-esque reach, what it faintly grasps only reminds us how hard it is to make something look easy.
Over three sprawling, 90-minute episodes, “The Continental” is centered on a simple story, one that has roots as recent as “The Raid” and as far back as “Rio Bravo” – or more accurately, John Carpenter’s riffs on “Rio Bravo” like “Assault on Precinct 13” or “Escape From New York.
- 9/20/2023
- by Gregory Lawrence
- The Wrap
Plot: Explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott, as he’s dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970’s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind. Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.
Review: The 2014 debut of John Wick kicked off the most unexpected of movie franchises. Over the following ten years, the Keanu Reeves-led sequels to Derek Kolstad’s original screenplay expanded on the mythology surrounding the global guild of assassins overseen by The High Table. With coins, credos, formal roles, and more, the entire structure of the fictional world fell within and without the confines of hotels known as The Continental. Each locale housed a manager and...
Review: The 2014 debut of John Wick kicked off the most unexpected of movie franchises. Over the following ten years, the Keanu Reeves-led sequels to Derek Kolstad’s original screenplay expanded on the mythology surrounding the global guild of assassins overseen by The High Table. With coins, credos, formal roles, and more, the entire structure of the fictional world fell within and without the confines of hotels known as The Continental. Each locale housed a manager and...
- 9/20/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
I’ll give “The Continental” this: of all the reasons the “John Wick” prequel frustrates, underwhelms and disappoints, the involvement of Mel Gibson barely manages to rank. That, at least, is a major accomplishment.
The three-part series, subtitled “From the World of John Wick,” was anticipated by a steady stream of red flags: a gap of more than half a decade between the official greenlight and Wednesday’s premiere; the move from Starz, a network owned by franchise studio Lionsgate, to Peacock; the news that Chad Stahelski, the stunt performer turned action auteur, would not direct any episodes, though he retains an executive producer credit. In its final form, “The Continental” bears these misgivings out. The show lacks the star power and visual panache of “John Wick,” and what it adds is directly at odds with the movies’ source of appeal.
Developed by Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward and Shawn Simmons,...
The three-part series, subtitled “From the World of John Wick,” was anticipated by a steady stream of red flags: a gap of more than half a decade between the official greenlight and Wednesday’s premiere; the move from Starz, a network owned by franchise studio Lionsgate, to Peacock; the news that Chad Stahelski, the stunt performer turned action auteur, would not direct any episodes, though he retains an executive producer credit. In its final form, “The Continental” bears these misgivings out. The show lacks the star power and visual panache of “John Wick,” and what it adds is directly at odds with the movies’ source of appeal.
Developed by Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward and Shawn Simmons,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Alison Herman
- Variety Film + TV
Why do people love the John Wick movies? Is it because of the charisma and soulfulness of star Keanu Reeves? Is it because of the jaw-dropping action sequences? Or is it because we’re all just fascinated by the gold coins, the High Table, and all the other rules and lore of the assassin world in which John and his friends and enemies operate?
The prequel miniseries The Continental: From the World of John Wick is sure hoping it’s the latter. It has some witty and creative fight scenes,...
The prequel miniseries The Continental: From the World of John Wick is sure hoping it’s the latter. It has some witty and creative fight scenes,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movie being reviewed here wouldn't exist.
They should've left him alone. In 2014's "John Wick," unsuspecting audiences watched in slack-jawed delight as Keanu Reeves announced that he was back and better than ever as the eponymous assassin with a well-founded grudge and an ungodly talent for headshots. What followed has to be considered one of the last decade's greatest success stories: an original action franchise that organically built up its fanbase on the strength of a bona fide movie star. This initially straightforward revenge story, kicked off when Alfie Allen and his goons picked the wrong car to steal and the wrong dog to kill, gradually revealed itself as a downright mythological fable that came to a fitting and (mostly) definitive end with this year's "John Wick: Chapter 4."
So,...
They should've left him alone. In 2014's "John Wick," unsuspecting audiences watched in slack-jawed delight as Keanu Reeves announced that he was back and better than ever as the eponymous assassin with a well-founded grudge and an ungodly talent for headshots. What followed has to be considered one of the last decade's greatest success stories: an original action franchise that organically built up its fanbase on the strength of a bona fide movie star. This initially straightforward revenge story, kicked off when Alfie Allen and his goons picked the wrong car to steal and the wrong dog to kill, gradually revealed itself as a downright mythological fable that came to a fitting and (mostly) definitive end with this year's "John Wick: Chapter 4."
So,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
The first entry in the John Wick extended universe begins with a long-haired man in a black suit blasting his way through the hallways of a New York City hotel. At first, it’s comforting to return to such familiar territory, but it soon becomes clear that while the name above the door might still say “The Continental,” this isn’t the luxuriously styled, endlessly idiosyncratic world we’ve come to know from the four John Wick films. Rather, The Continental is the equivalent of a budget hotel: cheap, charmless, and generic.
In the Peacock series, the man in the suit isn’t Keanu Reeves’s John Wick, but a new character named Frankie Scott (Ben Robson). He concludes his one-man assault on the Continental by disappearing into the night with an invaluable piece of hotel property, much to the chagrin of manager Cormac (Mel Gibson), a keyed-up psychopath with...
In the Peacock series, the man in the suit isn’t Keanu Reeves’s John Wick, but a new character named Frankie Scott (Ben Robson). He concludes his one-man assault on the Continental by disappearing into the night with an invaluable piece of hotel property, much to the chagrin of manager Cormac (Mel Gibson), a keyed-up psychopath with...
- 9/20/2023
- by Ross McIndoe
- Slant Magazine
After four movies and just over $1 billion at the box office, it’s easy to forget that “John Wick” wasn’t supposed to be a franchise. The first film was sold as a revenge fantasy for “Marley & Me” fans who weren’t satisfied with a good cry. Its budget was modest, accommodating a star the industry considered declining and co-directors with more experience behind a wheel than a camera. Even the theatrical revenue, rather than totaling the kind of tallies that spin studio heads’… heads, were only viewed as above-average. Yet each subsequent sequel saw the gun-toting widower’s popularity skyrocket. As more and more bodies hit the floor, more and more dollars filled Lionsgate’s coffers. John Wick’s journey from obscurity to omnipresence was so unexpected, the third film functioned as a particularly morbid metaphor for coping with newfound fame.
Wick became a franchise because of two...
Wick became a franchise because of two...
- 9/20/2023
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
‘The Continental: From the World of John Wick’, Prime Video’s highly anticipated series, is set to premiere on September 22. The series offers a deeper exploration into the intriguing world of spies and assassins who all come together under the infamous hotel, ‘The Continental’. Focusing on the early life of Winston Scott, a key character in the John Wick saga, the series takes us into the compelling setting of New York in the 1970s.
An ambiguous character in the series is Cormac, a villainous criminal kingpin who manages The Continental Hotel in New York City, played by Mel Gibson, a versatile actor known for his direction, production, and action hero roles. Mel Gibson’s portrayal of Cormac adds to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the series, promising a compelling antagonist keeping the audiences at the edge of their seats. Gibson gives a sneak peek into his character, the style, and the setting of the series.
An ambiguous character in the series is Cormac, a villainous criminal kingpin who manages The Continental Hotel in New York City, played by Mel Gibson, a versatile actor known for his direction, production, and action hero roles. Mel Gibson’s portrayal of Cormac adds to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the series, promising a compelling antagonist keeping the audiences at the edge of their seats. Gibson gives a sneak peek into his character, the style, and the setting of the series.
- 9/20/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
‘The Continental: From the World of John Wick’, Prime Video’s highly anticipated series, is set to premiere on September 22. The series offers a deeper exploration into the intriguing world of spies and assassins who all come together under the infamous hotel, ‘The Continental’. Focusing on the early life of Winston Scott, a key character in the John Wick saga, the series takes us into the compelling setting of New York in the 1970s.
An ambiguous character in the series is Cormac, a villainous criminal kingpin who manages The Continental Hotel in New York City, played by Mel Gibson, a versatile actor known for his direction, production, and action hero roles. Mel Gibson’s portrayal of Cormac adds to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the series, promising a compelling antagonist keeping the audiences at the edge of their seats. Gibson gives a sneak peek into his character, the style, and the setting of the series.
An ambiguous character in the series is Cormac, a villainous criminal kingpin who manages The Continental Hotel in New York City, played by Mel Gibson, a versatile actor known for his direction, production, and action hero roles. Mel Gibson’s portrayal of Cormac adds to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the series, promising a compelling antagonist keeping the audiences at the edge of their seats. Gibson gives a sneak peek into his character, the style, and the setting of the series.
- 9/20/2023
- by Editorial Desk
With the success of the John Wick franchise, it was only a matter of time before we saw this impressive world expand. And now, audiences will get a closer look at The Continental for a special three-night event that begins this Friday, September 22nd. The new series, directed by Albert Hughes, focuses on a younger version of Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) and his brother Frankie (Ben Robson). Much like the feature films that inspired it, the exciting action and the fine collection of actors add yet another level to “The Continental: From the World of John Wick.” The cast includes Mishel Prada, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Nhung Kate, Jessica Allain, and many more. And in case you are wondering who is running the joint, that would be Mel Gibson as Cormac.
Last week, JoBlo had the honor of being invited to check into The Continental. Technically, it took place at The Hollywood Roosevelt,...
Last week, JoBlo had the honor of being invited to check into The Continental. Technically, it took place at The Hollywood Roosevelt,...
- 9/19/2023
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
The secret to spinning a tale in the world born of the John Wick action movies can be boiled down to four words.
Don’t bore the audience.
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That’s the No. 1 rule shared by executive producer Albert Hughes, who also directed the first and last episodes of Peacock’s The Continental: From the World of John Wick, a “three-part event” to be released Friday,...
Don’t bore the audience.
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That’s the No. 1 rule shared by executive producer Albert Hughes, who also directed the first and last episodes of Peacock’s The Continental: From the World of John Wick, a “three-part event” to be released Friday,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The "John Wick" films are action masterpieces, but let's face it: They're tightly focused on Mr. Wick and his battle against the High Table of assassins. With a world surrounding him that's enticingly rich, intriguingly layered, and ambiguously constructed, there's a wealth of possibility for other stories to be found within that world -- stories that have the potential to be just as exciting.
That's where Peacock's new three-night event series "The Continental: From the World of John Wick" comes in. Written by Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, Ken Kristensen, and Shawn Simmons and directed by Charlotte Brändström (Night 2) and Albert Hughes (Nights 1 & 3), the series is set in 1970s New York City and follows a young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) as he attempts to avenge his brother Frankie (Ben Robson) and take over the mysterious hotel full of assassins known as The Continental.
I had the pleasure of attending a special event celebrating the series recently,...
That's where Peacock's new three-night event series "The Continental: From the World of John Wick" comes in. Written by Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, Ken Kristensen, and Shawn Simmons and directed by Charlotte Brändström (Night 2) and Albert Hughes (Nights 1 & 3), the series is set in 1970s New York City and follows a young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) as he attempts to avenge his brother Frankie (Ben Robson) and take over the mysterious hotel full of assassins known as The Continental.
I had the pleasure of attending a special event celebrating the series recently,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Check into The Continental, the explosive prequel to the John Wick action film franchise. Named for the Wickaverse’s global hotel chain for assassins, this stylish three-part series (dropping weekly in roughly 90-minute installments) drills into the brutal 1970s-era fight to control the New York City location. Being on set “was an adrenaline rush,” says director Albert Hughes. He’s right—every minute is blood-pumping. Young wheeler-dealer Winston Scott’s (Colin Woodell) brother Frankie (Ben Robson) steals an ancient coin press used to mint assassin-world currency so he and Vietnamese-rebel wife Yen (Nhung Kate) can start a peaceful life. The machine’s keeper, and the brothers’ former criminal mentor, power-drunk Continental manager Cormac (Mel Gibson) and his studious Nigerian assistant Charon (Ayomide Adegun) pull out all the stops to get it back. Franchise fans know Winston and Charon as the hotel’s crime lord manager and concierge, respectively (Ian McShane...
- 9/16/2023
- TV Insider
"Can you dig it?" Yes I can! Prime Video has unveiled another new international trailer for the John Wick streaming spin-off series The Continental, arriving to watch later this month. This action-packed series is about the famous assassin hotel (in NYC), taking us back to the 1970s when it all began. Catch the other full trailer here. Peacock's The Continental: From the World of John Wick series tells the background story of how Winston Scott came to his position as proprietor of The Continental hotel in the 1970s and establishes it as a safe haven for assassins where no business may take place. Colin Woodell stars as Winston Scott (played by Ian McShane in the films), with a cast featuring Mel Gibson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Jessica Allain, Mishel Prada, Nhung Kate, Ben Robson, and Peter Greene. This looks like it might be solid - with vignettes and episodes involving various...
- 9/1/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The highly-anticipated release of “The Continental: From The World Of John Wick” is right around the corner and Peacock has just revealed the official trailer for the three-part television event.
“The Continental: From The World Of John Wick” will make its’ debut on September 22, 2023, followed by Night 2 airing September 29 and Night 3 airing October 6.
About the series:
The three-part event will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott, as he’s dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970’s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind. Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.
Cast: Mel Gibson, Colin Woodell, Mishel Prada, Ben Robson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Nhung Kate, Jessica Allain, Ayomide Adegun,...
“The Continental: From The World Of John Wick” will make its’ debut on September 22, 2023, followed by Night 2 airing September 29 and Night 3 airing October 6.
About the series:
The three-part event will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott, as he’s dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970’s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind. Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.
Cast: Mel Gibson, Colin Woodell, Mishel Prada, Ben Robson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Nhung Kate, Jessica Allain, Ayomide Adegun,...
- 8/11/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Peacock has finally released the first trailer for the upcoming John Wick spin-off series. The Continental: From the World of John Wick will focus on a young Winston as he establishes himself as the owner of The Continental Hotel of New York City in the 1970s. The series will see Winston taking on a dangerous opponent, which will force him to face his past, which he thought he had left behind.
The John Wick series stars Colin Woodell as the young Winston Scott with Ayomide Adegun taking on the role of a young Charon. The Continental also stars Mel Gibson as Cormac, Misha Prada as NYPD detective Kd, Jeremy Bobb as Mayhew, Jessica Allain as Lou, Hubert Point-Du Jour as Miles, Nhung Kate as Yen, and Ben Robson as Frankie Scott.
Credit – Peacock
Created by Greg Coolidge, Shawn Simmons, and Kirk Ward, The Continental is executive produced by Coolidge, Ward,...
The John Wick series stars Colin Woodell as the young Winston Scott with Ayomide Adegun taking on the role of a young Charon. The Continental also stars Mel Gibson as Cormac, Misha Prada as NYPD detective Kd, Jeremy Bobb as Mayhew, Jessica Allain as Lou, Hubert Point-Du Jour as Miles, Nhung Kate as Yen, and Ben Robson as Frankie Scott.
Credit – Peacock
Created by Greg Coolidge, Shawn Simmons, and Kirk Ward, The Continental is executive produced by Coolidge, Ward,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The official trailer for Peacock’s three-part The Continental: From the World of John Wick event series delves into Winston Scott’s backstory and how he wound up in charge of The Continental. The trailer’s got action, intrigue, and our first good look at Mel Gibson as the big bad.
Colin Woodell stars as the younger version of Ian McShane’s Winston Scott, and Ayomide Adegun plays the young Charon, the fan-favorite character brought to life by Lance Reddick in the John Wick films.
The cast also includes Mishel Prada as Kd, Ben Robson as Frankie, Hubert Point-Du Jour as Miles, Nhung Kate as Yen, Jessica Allain as Lou, Jeremy Bobb as Mayhew, and Peter Greene as Young Uncle Charlie.
Discussing this prequel, executive producer Basil Iwanyk said, “The four Wick films take place over a 3-month span. John is either chasing or being chased. There has been no time to take a breath,...
Colin Woodell stars as the younger version of Ian McShane’s Winston Scott, and Ayomide Adegun plays the young Charon, the fan-favorite character brought to life by Lance Reddick in the John Wick films.
The cast also includes Mishel Prada as Kd, Ben Robson as Frankie, Hubert Point-Du Jour as Miles, Nhung Kate as Yen, Jessica Allain as Lou, Jeremy Bobb as Mayhew, and Peter Greene as Young Uncle Charlie.
Discussing this prequel, executive producer Basil Iwanyk said, “The four Wick films take place over a 3-month span. John is either chasing or being chased. There has been no time to take a breath,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The hotel is open for business.
On Wednesday, Peacock debuted the official trailer for the 1970’s set “John Wick” prequel series “The Continental: From the World of John Wick”.
Read More: The John Wick Universe Goes Disco In Teaser For ‘The Continental’ TV Event Starring Mel Gibson
Photo: Katalin Vermes /Starz Entertainment
The three-part series stars Colin Woodell as everyone’s favourite hotel concierge Winston, as he navigates the New York criminal underworld.
Also appearing in the trailer is Mel Gibson, playing a man named Corman, who sends Winston on a mission to bring back an object stolen by Winston’s brother Frankie.
Photo: Katalin Vermes /Starz Entertainment
The object is “very important to a lot of dangerous people,” Gibson tells him.
But instead, Winston teams up with his brother, assembling a posse of assassins to go to war over control of The Continental.
Photo: Nelly Kiss/Starz Entertainment
Read...
On Wednesday, Peacock debuted the official trailer for the 1970’s set “John Wick” prequel series “The Continental: From the World of John Wick”.
Read More: The John Wick Universe Goes Disco In Teaser For ‘The Continental’ TV Event Starring Mel Gibson
Photo: Katalin Vermes /Starz Entertainment
The three-part series stars Colin Woodell as everyone’s favourite hotel concierge Winston, as he navigates the New York criminal underworld.
Also appearing in the trailer is Mel Gibson, playing a man named Corman, who sends Winston on a mission to bring back an object stolen by Winston’s brother Frankie.
Photo: Katalin Vermes /Starz Entertainment
The object is “very important to a lot of dangerous people,” Gibson tells him.
But instead, Winston teams up with his brother, assembling a posse of assassins to go to war over control of The Continental.
Photo: Nelly Kiss/Starz Entertainment
Read...
- 8/9/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Apple TV+ Releases “The Changeling” Trailer
A month ahead of its debut, the first trailer for the Apple TV+ drama series “The Changeling” is here.
Described as “a horror story, parenthood fable, and perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed,” “The Changeling” stars Lakeith Stanfield as Apollo, a man beginning his journey as a new father when he must go in search of his wife after she does something horrific in the aftermath of the birth of their child. The series is based on the acclaimed bestselling book of the same name by Victor Lavalle.
Watch the “The Changeling” trailer below:
In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and Malcolm Barrett.
The eight-part series will make its debut on the streamer on Friday, Sept. 8 with its first three episodes, followed by a weekly episodic release every Friday through Oct.
A month ahead of its debut, the first trailer for the Apple TV+ drama series “The Changeling” is here.
Described as “a horror story, parenthood fable, and perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed,” “The Changeling” stars Lakeith Stanfield as Apollo, a man beginning his journey as a new father when he must go in search of his wife after she does something horrific in the aftermath of the birth of their child. The series is based on the acclaimed bestselling book of the same name by Victor Lavalle.
Watch the “The Changeling” trailer below:
In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and Malcolm Barrett.
The eight-part series will make its debut on the streamer on Friday, Sept. 8 with its first three episodes, followed by a weekly episodic release every Friday through Oct.
- 8/9/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
"If we're going to take on The Continental, every freak in that hotel will be after us." Away we go... NBC's Peacock has unveiled the full-length official trailer for the John Wick streaming spin-off series titled The Continental. This action-packed series is about the famous assassin hotel (the one in Lower Manhattan in NYC), taking us back to the 1970s when it all began. The Continental: From the World of John Wick (the full title for this) tells the background story of how Winston Scott came to his position as proprietor of The Continental hotel in the 1970s and establishes it as a safe haven for assassins where no business may take place. It also explores real-world events, including the Great Garbage Strike and the American Mafia's rise to economic power. Colin Woodell stars as Winston Scott (played by Ian McShane in the films), with a cast featuring Mel Gibson,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The Continental, a three-part event series that serves as a prequel to the John Wick films, will be making its premiere on the Peacock streaming service on September 22nd, with Night 2 following on September 29th and Night 3 on October 6th. Outside of the United States, the Middle East, and Israel, the show will be available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. And with just over a month to go before the show starts airing, a full trailer has arrived online. Check it out in the embed above!
Colin Woodell (The Flight Attendant) takes on the role of a younger Winston in The Continental, and throughout the series, viewers will follow Winston through the underworld of ’70s New York, where he will battle demons from his past as he attempts to seize control of the iconic hotel – a hotel that serves as a meeting point for the world’s most dangerous criminals.
Colin Woodell (The Flight Attendant) takes on the role of a younger Winston in The Continental, and throughout the series, viewers will follow Winston through the underworld of ’70s New York, where he will battle demons from his past as he attempts to seize control of the iconic hotel – a hotel that serves as a meeting point for the world’s most dangerous criminals.
- 8/9/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
If you are a fan of the John Wick movies, you will be thrilled to know that a prequel series called The Continental is coming to Peacock soon. The series will explore the origins of the mysterious hotel chain that serves as a safe haven for assassins and criminals in the John Wick universe. The series will also feature some familiar faces from the movies, as well as new characters and enemies.
The Continental is set in 1970s New York City, where a young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) is the manager of the hotel. Winston is recruited by Cormac (Mel Gibson), a ruthless crime lord, to help him recover something stolen from him by Winston’s own brother, Frankie (Ben Robson). Winston soon finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse with Cormac and his henchmen, as well as other assassins who want to take him down.
The...
The Continental is set in 1970s New York City, where a young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) is the manager of the hotel. Winston is recruited by Cormac (Mel Gibson), a ruthless crime lord, to help him recover something stolen from him by Winston’s own brother, Frankie (Ben Robson). Winston soon finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse with Cormac and his henchmen, as well as other assassins who want to take him down.
The...
- 8/9/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
In the wake of four movies, the John Wick Universe is set to expand with prequel series “The Continental,” and the upcoming Peacock Original Series gets a full official trailer today.
The three-part event premieres September 22, 2023, followed by Night 2 airing September 29 and Night 3 airing October 6. Check in with the official trailer below.
“The Continental” is prequel to the blockbuster franchise that explores the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe.
Peacock previews, “The three-part event series will explore the origin behind the hotel through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) as he’s dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970’s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind.
“Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.”
Ayomide Adegun...
The three-part event premieres September 22, 2023, followed by Night 2 airing September 29 and Night 3 airing October 6. Check in with the official trailer below.
“The Continental” is prequel to the blockbuster franchise that explores the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe.
Peacock previews, “The three-part event series will explore the origin behind the hotel through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) as he’s dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970’s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind.
“Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.”
Ayomide Adegun...
- 8/9/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
We hope you enjoyed your stay at the Continental, because there's a lot more where that came from. The world of "John Wick" is set to expand with a new prequel series titled "The Continental" that has high hopes of recapturing the same magic that turned the Keanu Reeves-starring quadrilogy into the breakout hit that it became. From the humble beginnings of the relatively self-contained and low-budget 2014 film, the series has since risen to greater and greater heights on the big screen.
It'll have its work cut out for it, given that franchise icons Reeves, Ian McShane, and the late, great Lance Reddick will be nowhere to be seen. In their places will be a new cast of characters, though some will be playing younger versions of very familiar faces. Actor Colin Woodell has been cast to fill the enormous shoes left by McShane as Winston Scott, the fresh-faced manager...
It'll have its work cut out for it, given that franchise icons Reeves, Ian McShane, and the late, great Lance Reddick will be nowhere to be seen. In their places will be a new cast of characters, though some will be playing younger versions of very familiar faces. Actor Colin Woodell has been cast to fill the enormous shoes left by McShane as Winston Scott, the fresh-faced manager...
- 8/9/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
A young Winston Scott lands in the crosshairs of many “freak”-y assassins in the action-packed official trailer for Peacock’s John Wick prequel miniseries, The Continental: From the World of John Wick.
The trailer also offers a new peek (shown above) at Supergirl alum Katie McGrath’s enigmatic, masked character, The Adjudicator — who at one point remarks on a “lovely” development (for those confounded by the headline above), and who can also be seen in a brand-new photo, below.
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The trailer also offers a new peek (shown above) at Supergirl alum Katie McGrath’s enigmatic, masked character, The Adjudicator — who at one point remarks on a “lovely” development (for those confounded by the headline above), and who can also be seen in a brand-new photo, below.
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- 8/9/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
You may now check into The Continental, if you dare.
The Peacock “John Wick” prequel series, named after the elite hotel for assassins, stars Colin Woodell as the young concierge Winston Scott. The three-part TV event is set in 1970s New York City, with Winston embarking on a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne, per the official synopsis.
Mel Gibson, Mishel Prada, Ben Robson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Nhung Kate, Jessica Allain, Ayomide Adegun, Jeremy Bobb, and Peter Greene also star. The series debuts Friday, September 22, followed by two weekly installments concluding October 6.
Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, and Shawn Simmons developed, wrote, and executive produced “The Continental,” with Ken Kristensen also penning episodes. Albert Hughes and Charlotte Brandstom helm installments of the Lionsgate series, which according to Hughes, is themed “Disco Noir.”
The...
The Peacock “John Wick” prequel series, named after the elite hotel for assassins, stars Colin Woodell as the young concierge Winston Scott. The three-part TV event is set in 1970s New York City, with Winston embarking on a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne, per the official synopsis.
Mel Gibson, Mishel Prada, Ben Robson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Nhung Kate, Jessica Allain, Ayomide Adegun, Jeremy Bobb, and Peter Greene also star. The series debuts Friday, September 22, followed by two weekly installments concluding October 6.
Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, and Shawn Simmons developed, wrote, and executive produced “The Continental,” with Ken Kristensen also penning episodes. Albert Hughes and Charlotte Brandstom helm installments of the Lionsgate series, which according to Hughes, is themed “Disco Noir.”
The...
- 8/9/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
“The suit doesn’t make a man; it’s what’s inside the suit that counts,” it states in the opening narration of The Continental‘s official trailer. The footage opens with a young Winston (originally played by Ian McShane) from the John Wick franchise (now played by Colin Woodell in this prequel series), tasked by Cormac (Mel Gibson), the head of a hotel of assassins called The Continental, to find his brother Frankie (Ben Robson), who stole something important. “Find him, ’cause if you don’t, I’ll bring the weight of this whole institution down on you both.” However, Winston takes his brother’s side and decides to strike first. The duo then assemble a team to take on all the “freaks” who reside at the hotel, each equipped with the skills to kill. The series is set to feature how Winston became The Continental’s head, as seen in the film franchise,...
- 8/9/2023
- TV Insider
If you've enjoyed watching the four Keanu Reeves-led John Wick movies, you know they're bursting at the seams with action.
When we heard about Peacock's three-part prequel series, there were some concerns about how that would translate to the small screen.
Thankfully, the official trailer for the spinoff teases a world familiar to fans of the iconic movie franchise.
Yes, we're taking a trip to the past, but expanding on the history of The Continental is a convincing hook for a series set in that universe.
While watching the impressive promo, I was baited into thinking I was watching a big-budget movie, and it's because no expense is spared here.
Far too often, franchise extensions leave a bad taste because they pale in comparison to the original material, but The Continental promises to be a show unlike any other.
"The three-part event will explore the origin behind the iconic...
When we heard about Peacock's three-part prequel series, there were some concerns about how that would translate to the small screen.
Thankfully, the official trailer for the spinoff teases a world familiar to fans of the iconic movie franchise.
Yes, we're taking a trip to the past, but expanding on the history of The Continental is a convincing hook for a series set in that universe.
While watching the impressive promo, I was baited into thinking I was watching a big-budget movie, and it's because no expense is spared here.
Far too often, franchise extensions leave a bad taste because they pale in comparison to the original material, but The Continental promises to be a show unlike any other.
"The three-part event will explore the origin behind the iconic...
- 8/9/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Below is the official trailer for the upcoming John Wick spinoff series from from director and executive producer Albert Hughes.
The Continental: From the World of John Wick is Peacock’s three-part limited series, set roughly 40 years before the events in the John Wick feature film saga.
Continental focuses on events surrounding a hotel for assassins in New York City and stars Colin Woodell (The Purge) as Winston Scott — the young version of the Continental Hotel owner played by Ian McShane in the Keanu Reeves movies.
Mel Gibson also stars as a character named Cormac, an underworld kingpin and the hotel’s current manager. The Continental is the Oscar winner’s first TV series work since his recurring role in the short-lived 2004 ABC comedy Complete Savages.
Here’s the official description: “The three-part event will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe through the...
The Continental: From the World of John Wick is Peacock’s three-part limited series, set roughly 40 years before the events in the John Wick feature film saga.
Continental focuses on events surrounding a hotel for assassins in New York City and stars Colin Woodell (The Purge) as Winston Scott — the young version of the Continental Hotel owner played by Ian McShane in the Keanu Reeves movies.
Mel Gibson also stars as a character named Cormac, an underworld kingpin and the hotel’s current manager. The Continental is the Oscar winner’s first TV series work since his recurring role in the short-lived 2004 ABC comedy Complete Savages.
Here’s the official description: “The three-part event will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe through the...
- 8/9/2023
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Peacock has released the official trailer for “The Continental,” the latest addition to the “John Wick” franchise. The Mel Gibson-led miniseries is a prequel to the films starring Keanu Reeves, and centers around Winston Scott (Colin Woodell), who came to acquire The Continental, a notorious chain of hotels that Scott established as a neutral haven for housing assassins.
“The Continental” is an enthralling ode to New York in the 1970s, featuring Donna Summer songs, Studio 54-esque club scenes and lots and lots of guns against the backdrop of the city’s dark and dirty streets. The Lionsgate Television project first gained buzz back in 2017 and was originally planned to air on Starz.
Gibson plays ruthless kingpin Cormac alongside Woodell’s Winston Scott (previously played by Ian McShane). The three-part miniseries also stars Ayomide Adegun, Peter Greene, Ben Robson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Jessica Allain, Mishel Prada and Nhung Kate.
“The Continental” is an enthralling ode to New York in the 1970s, featuring Donna Summer songs, Studio 54-esque club scenes and lots and lots of guns against the backdrop of the city’s dark and dirty streets. The Lionsgate Television project first gained buzz back in 2017 and was originally planned to air on Starz.
Gibson plays ruthless kingpin Cormac alongside Woodell’s Winston Scott (previously played by Ian McShane). The three-part miniseries also stars Ayomide Adegun, Peter Greene, Ben Robson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Jessica Allain, Mishel Prada and Nhung Kate.
- 8/9/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
We’ll be returning to the world of John Wick next month, but it won’t be quite the same as we remember. The Continental: From the World of John Wick takes us to ’70s New York and stars Colin Woodell as a young Winston Scott, the character played by Ian McShane in the movies.
While speaking with Empire (prior to the SAG strike), Colin Woodell teases just how different his version of Winston Scott is in The Continental. “It’s a story of revenge and making amends for what I think is taken from [my character], and that’s my love and my family,” Woodell said. “I love Ian’s embellishment [of the character], and how delicious everything is. To some degree we begin to get there at the end [of The Continental] and you understand what motivates him, but I didn’t get to really participate in that deliciousness.“
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While speaking with Empire (prior to the SAG strike), Colin Woodell teases just how different his version of Winston Scott is in The Continental. “It’s a story of revenge and making amends for what I think is taken from [my character], and that’s my love and my family,” Woodell said. “I love Ian’s embellishment [of the character], and how delicious everything is. To some degree we begin to get there at the end [of The Continental] and you understand what motivates him, but I didn’t get to really participate in that deliciousness.“
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- 8/2/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The Continental: From the world of John Wick’ held its panel at the San Diego Comic Con (Sdcc) and showcased some intense footage giving us an idea about both its tone and action.
While the show will apparently have a somewhat lighter tone, audiences should not make the mistake that this will get McU-fied as it still contains plenty of amazing action, full of blood and gore. Set in the world of 1970’s New York City, the show will dive deeper into the franchise’s obscure criminal mythology, exploring both the origins of the eponymous hotel for assassins in New York, as well as how actor Ian McShane’s character Winston Scott became the proprietor of its New York branch.
As reported by Collider, the panel opened with a behind-the-scenes featurette, with a long intro primarily focusing on the setting and the new environments. The footage also showcased familiar settings...
While the show will apparently have a somewhat lighter tone, audiences should not make the mistake that this will get McU-fied as it still contains plenty of amazing action, full of blood and gore. Set in the world of 1970’s New York City, the show will dive deeper into the franchise’s obscure criminal mythology, exploring both the origins of the eponymous hotel for assassins in New York, as well as how actor Ian McShane’s character Winston Scott became the proprietor of its New York branch.
As reported by Collider, the panel opened with a behind-the-scenes featurette, with a long intro primarily focusing on the setting and the new environments. The footage also showcased familiar settings...
- 7/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, July 22 (Ians) The much awaited prequel spin-off series of the gun slinging reaper John Wick is on its way with ‘The Continental: From The World of John Wick’. Dating back to the hellscape of 1970’s New York and diving deeper into the ‘John Wick’ mythology, the series will see the origins of the New York Continental and will be seen from the eyes of a young Winston Scott who is both its manager and a close friend of Wick.
The series has set its premiere for September 22 on Ott.
The series will explore the origins behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins, which is one of centerpieces of the ‘John Wick’ universe and serves as the one place where none from this underground assassin world can be killed, due to the rules which state that no ‘business’ can be conducted on the grounds of any Continental.
Making his way to this deadly world of assassins,...
The series has set its premiere for September 22 on Ott.
The series will explore the origins behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins, which is one of centerpieces of the ‘John Wick’ universe and serves as the one place where none from this underground assassin world can be killed, due to the rules which state that no ‘business’ can be conducted on the grounds of any Continental.
Making his way to this deadly world of assassins,...
- 7/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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