John Wick: Chapter 4is fresh from a fantastic record-breaking opening weekend for the franchise. Though this latest sequel goes a long way to unwrap the mysteries behind this world of assassins, it’s inThe Continentalseries spinoff where fans will get most of their questions answered.
The Continentalwas announced before the release ofJohn Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, with Lionsgate ultimately deciding on the approach presented by Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, and Shawn Simmons by following a young Winston’s rise to power in the 1970s. Since then, the series has added actors Colin Woodell and Mel Gibson for the lead roles, with Ayomide Adegun set to play a younger version ofthe late Lance Reddick’s Charon.
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In an exclusive interview byColliderwithJohn Wickproducer Erica Lee, the former explained that part ofThe Continental’s appeal comes from “learning about the hotels and the Easter eggs” that help shine onthe inner workings of the High Tableand perhaps even John’s childhood. Lee admits that some pitches forThe Continentalexplored continuing with an alternate timeline. However, the chosen approach will allow fans to learn more about the iconic hotels, such as “What is the staff like? How do you get intoThe Continental? How are the gold coins made?”
Despite its ambitious nature,The Continentalwill only be three episodes long. Each entry will run for 90 minutes when the show eventually releases later this year on Peackock’s streaming service in the United States or Amazon Prime Video in the rest of the world. BesidesThe Continentalspinoff, a film titledBallerinastarring Ana de Armasis also in production.
One key aspect of theJohn Wickspinoff is whether a TV show can match the insane levels of action displayed in the movie saga, especiallyChapter 4.In the week beforeJohn Wick 4’s premiere, news of Lance Reddick’s death shocked fans of the series and many gamers worldwide, so for many, getting to know more of Charon will be enough reason to follow this spinoff.
Keanu Reeves has addressed John Wick’s fateafter the fourth film’s shocking ending, and though director Chad Stahelski won’t be back for the series,The Continentalis shaping up like must-watch content.
