John Wick’s prequel is coming to Peacock in 2023
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Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 2. | Image: Niko Tavernise The Continental, a three-episode series that takes place before the events of the John Wick films, is coming to Peacock in 2023. In a press release, NBC announced that it has reached a multi-year deal" for The Continental, which was originally set to premiere on Starz.
Unlike the films, The Continental won't center around Keanu Reeves as the titular assassin. It will instead explore the origin of the Continental Hotel that serves as a sanctuary for criminals throughout the John Wick franchise.
The series is set in 1975 New York City and follows the younger version of Winston Scott (played by The Flight Attendant's Colin Woodell) as he tries to gain control of the Continental Hotel. It will also feature Ayomide Adegun as a young Charon,...