The Continental is a spin-off series of John Wick, which will be available on Peacock. To begin with, The Continental was first announced in 2017. Therefore, it is safe to say that the series has been in production from quite a while.
When exactly will the makers release the series for us to enjoy? Have they already released a trailer? Please keep reading to know more about it.
The Continental Release Date
The Continental will premiere in September 2023 on Peacock in the US. In August 2022, Peacock announced that the platform would witness an exclusive release for the show. Later, producer, Erica Lee, confirmed that the series has a release window in September 2023. However, the exact release date of The Continental still needs to be out.
We also know that the series will house three episodes. According to sources, each episode will be 90 minutes long. Therefore, even though it is a series, it is like a mini-movie for the viewers.
Cast
The cast of The Continental includes the following actors and actresses:
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- Mel Gibson as Cormac
- Colin Woodell as young Winston Scott
- Peter Greene as young Uncle Charlie
- Nhung Kate as Yen
- Katie McGrath as the adjudicator
- Jessica Allain as Lou
- Jeremy Bobb as Mayhew
- Adam Shapiro as Lemmy
- Ayomide Adegun as Charon
- Sallay Garnett as the Concierge
- Other supporting cast of the series are:
- Ray McKinnon as Jenkins
- Ben Robson as Frankie
- Marina Mazepa as Gretel
- Virag Barany as the tailor
- Mishel Prada as KD
- Claire Copper as Mrs Davenport
- Dan Li as Orphan Master
- Simon Wan as Frankies Wan
Greg Coolidge, Shawn Simmons and Kirk Ward are the show’s creators.
Plot
The official synopsis of The Continental is out. According to the official synopsis, The Continental is a chain of hotels spread across different parts of the world. What is interesting about this hotel chain is that it also serves as a territory for the criminal underworld. Also, assassins and notorious murderers often visit this hotel chain. The series belongs to the genre of action, crime and thriller and is perfect for a John Wick fan.
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The Continental will provide the viewers with the backstory of the hotel chain. Furthermore, it will present the viewers with more information about the past life of Winston and get to see the story through the eyes of young Winston Scott. The three episodes of the series will shed light on the origin of the iconic hotel, which is visible in the John Wick universe.
The Trailer For The Continental
The trailer for The Continental was out on April 12. The trailer clarifies that the series is Peacock Original and belongs to the world of John Wick. The series’ setup is set in 1970s New York and states it is a three-part event. The trailer also sheds light on the underworld and is filled with action and guns. It also announces that The Continental will be out in September 2023.
Interestingly, the trailer does not feature any dialogue. Therefore, the viewers only enjoy a glimpse of the series without getting much information about the plot.
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Where To Watch The Continental?
The Continental is a Peacock original series. Therefore, the viewers will only get to watch it on Peacock. The subscription to the platform starts at $4.99/month. You can sign up for the subscription once the series’ release date is announced.