The long-gestating “John Wick” prequel series “The Continential” is still happening. But, it’s moving homes. Originally being developed by Lionsgate for STARZ, the show is apparently going to bow on NBC Universal’s streaming service, Peacock.
“The Continental” will star Colin Woodell as a young Winston Scott, the role played by Ian McShane in the “John Wick” franchise. With a story taking place in New York in 1975, the series will detail Winston’s rise of control of the assassin underworld’s most iconic hotel.
Two other big pieces of news about the series are that it’ll only be 3 episodes, making it a limited series ‘event.’ And, it’s expected to hit Peacock sometime in 2023.
We’ll let you know what we hear about this and other news.
Mary Anne Butler
Mary Anne Butler (Mab) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (where she was News Editor), and now Nerdbot as Editor-In-Chief. Over the past 10 years, she’s built a reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. Though she be but little, she is fierce.
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