Peacock dropped the first batch The Continental Photos for the upcoming three-part prequel series to the blockbuster John Wick film franchise. The photos offer fans their first look at the main cast, including young versions of Winston and Charon. Its debut is scheduled for September 2023 on Peacock and Starz in the US and internationally on Prime Video.
According to a statement from executive producer Basil Iwanyk, the limited drama will give John Wick fans a chance to learn more about Winston and Charon, as well as the story of how The Continental became the epicenter of the franchise.
“The four Wick films take place over a period of three months. Either John is on the hunt or he is being pursued. There was no time to take a deep breath, to allow the audience to delve deeper into the world and its inhabitants,” said Iwanyk. “On our show, The Continental, we finally have space to explore these characters, how they came to be who they are, and how The Continental became the epicenter of this world. Couple that with the introduction of new characters that are just as captivating as any in the John Wick universe. Action that’s insanely cool and imaginative. Easter eggs sure to delight die-hard Wick fans. And what I love most: a vision of ’70s New York that embodies the sexiness, edginess and soulful style the franchise is known for. This show will look/sound/smell cooler than any other show out there.”
THE CONTINENTAL: FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK – “Night 3” – Pictured: Hubert Point-Du Jour as Miles, Jessica Allain as Lou – (Photo: Katalin Vermes/Starz Entertainment) 
THE CONTINENTAL: FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK – “Night 2” – Pictured: Colin Woodell as Winston Scott – (Photo: Katalin Vermes/Starz Entertainment) 
THE CONTINENTAL: FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK – “Night 1” – Pictured: Colin Woodell as Winston Scott – (Photo: Katalin Vermes/Starz Entertainment) 
THE CONTINENTAL: FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK – “Night 1” – Pictured: Ayomide Adegun as Charon – (Photo: Katalin Vermes/Starz Entertainment) 
THE CONTINENTAL: FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK – “Night 1” – Pictured: Mel Gibson as Cormac – (Photo: Katalin Vermes/Starz Entertainment) 
THE CONTINENTAL: FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK – “Night 1” – Pictured: (l-r) Nhung Kate as Yen, Ben Robson as Frankie – (Photo: Katalin Vermes/Starz Entertainment) 
THE CONTINENTAL: FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK – “Night 1” – Pictured: Mishel Prada as KD – (Photo: Katalin Vermes/Starz Entertainment)
Who is the cast of The Continental?
The Continental stars Colin Woodell as young Winston, newcomer Ayomide Adegun as young Charon, Mel Gibson as Cormac, Hubert Point-Du Jour as Miles, Jessica Allain as Lou, Mishel Prada as KD, Nhung Kate as Yen and Ben Robson see Frankie, Peter Greene as Uncle Charlie, Jeremy Bobb as Mayhew, Ray McKinnon as Jenkins, Adam Shapiro as Lemmy, Mark Musashi as Hansel, Marina Mazepa as Gretel, and Katie McGrath as The Adjudicator.
“Set 40 years before the events of the films, the upcoming prequel spin-off follows a young man named Winston who will one day grow up to be the character played by Ian McShane in the Wick films,” reads the synopsis. “In the prequel, set against the backdrop of 1970s New York, fans will see young Winston as an aspiring hitman hotelier who works with others to create a haven for seedy characters.”
The eponymous hotel was introduced in the first part of the John Wick films as an assassin’s haven and was one of the main locations in the franchise. Each part of the event series is expected to be 90 minutes long and will premiere on three consecutive nights.
The Continental was first announced in 2017 by franchise founders Chad Stahelski and Derek Kolstad. The executive producers are Greg Coolidge and Kirk Ward, who serve as showrunners. Executive producers are Kolstad, Stahelski, Basil Iwanyk, David Leitch, Shawn Simmons, Paul Wernick, Rhett Reese and Erica Lee.