Peacock has launched an superior full trailer for its highly-anticipated John Wick prequel collection The Continental. The trailer presents our greatest look but on the story that the collection goes to inform and it exhibits off a number of the kickass motion sequences that might be within the collection!
The present is ready within the 19‘70s and it’s going to supply some background and historical past on this fascinating world of assassins and the High Table. The Continental is deliberate as a three-episode occasion collection with every episode being 90 minutes lengthy.
The story for the collection might be informed by way of the eyes and actions of Winston Scott, “who is dragged into the Hell-scape of a 1975 New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind. Winston charts a deadly course through New York’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the iconic hotel, which serves as the meeting point for the world’s most dangerous criminals.”
Executive producer Basil Iwankyk beforehand talked concerning the collection saying: “The four Wick films take place over a three-month span … John is either chasing, or being chased. There has been no time to take a breath, to allow the audience to dig deeper into the world and its denizens.”
He added: “In our present, The Continental, we lastly have area to discover these characters, how they grew to become who they’re, and the way The Continental grew to become the epicenter of this world. Combine that with introducing new characters which can be as compelling as any within the John Wick universe. Action that’s loopy cool and creative. Easter eggs that can excite the hardcore Wick followers. And what I really like probably the most: a imaginative and prescient of ‘70s New York that embodies the sexiness, edginess, and visceral style that the franchise is known for. This show will look/sound/smell cooler than any show out there.”
The series stars Colin Woodell as a young Winston Scott; Ayomide Adegun, who will portray a young Charon (based on Lance Reddick’s character); Peter Greene, who dons the fedora of Uncle Charlie (primarily based on the tight-lipped physique disposal professional); Mel Gibson as Cormac; Ben Robson as Frankie; Hubert Point-Du Jour as Miles; Jessica Allain as Lou; Mishel Prada as KD; and Nhung Kate as Yen.
The collection is written and government produced by Greg Coolidge (Wayne, Ride Along) and Kirk Ward (Wayne), who additionally function showrunners. David Leitch, Derek Kolstad, Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski, Paul Wernick, and Rhett Reese may even function government producers.
The collection will premiere on Friday, September 22, with Episode 2 approaching September 29, and the third and closing episode will air on October sixth.
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