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[08/15/22 - 10:00 AM]
Peacock and Lionsgate Strike Deal for John Wick Prequel Series "The Continental"
Premiering exclusively on Peacock in 2023,?"The Continental" will explore the origin story and inner workings of the exclusive Continental Hotel, a centerpiece of the John Wick Universe which serves as a refuge for assassins.?

[02/08/22 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 8
Updates include: "Early Edition" reboot gets pilot order at CBS; Sherri Shepherd to take over "The Wendy Williams Show"; and Claire Foy to star in HBO's "Doomsday Machine."
[11/10/21 - 06:00 AM]
Starz Announces Peter Greene, Ayomide Adegun and Jeremy Bobb Added to "The Continental" Ensemble Cast
They join previously announced cast members Colin Woodell as the series lead Winston Scott the younger version of the iconic character from the "John Wick" film franchise, whose origin story is told through the event series.
[10/19/21 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 19
Updates include: ABC orders comedy "The Son in Law" to pilot; Pablo Schreiber cast in Hulu's "Candy"; and Matt Walsh to visit "Ghosts" on CBS.
[10/18/21 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 18
Updates include: FX on Hulu cancels "Y: The Last Man"; Corbin Bernsen to return for ABC's "L.A. Law" reboot series; and Mel Gibson is the first to be cast in Starz's "The Continental."
[12/13/18 - 11:00 AM]
Starz Signs Exclusive Two-Year Deal with Writer and Producer Heather Zuhlke
Under the pact, Zuhlke will develop new projects exclusively for the network and join the writing staff of the drama series "The Continental" from Starz and Lionsgate as co-executive producer.
[01/12/18 - 11:33 AM]
Starz and Lionsgate Developing Television Series Adaptation of Blockbuster "John Wick" Franchise
"The Continental" series will be set in the John Wick universe, focusing on the inner workings of the exclusive Continental Hotel which serves as a refuge for assassins.






CONTINENTAL, THE (PEACOCK)
Premieres in TBA 2023 (Exact Date TBA)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
???
STATUS:
new in 2023/2024 (date TBA)
TIME SLOT:
not on the schedule
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (3 episodes)
DESCRIPTION:
(from Peacock's press release, August 2022) Peacock and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) today announced a multi-year deal for  The Continental, the highly anticipated three-part special event based on the blockbuster action franchise, John Wick. Premiering exclusively on Peacock in 2023, The Continental will explore the origin story and inner workings of the exclusive Continental Hotel, a centerpiece of the John Wick Universe which serves as a refuge for assassins. Told from the perspective of the hotel manager, a young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell, based on Ian McShane's character in the films), is dragged through 1975 New York to face a past he thought he'd left behind. In an attempt to seize control of the iconic hotel, which serves as a meeting point for the world's most dangerous criminals, Winston charts a deadly course through the mysterious underworld of New York City.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Ayomide Adegun as Charon
· Ben Robson as Frankie
· Colin Woodell as Winston Scott
· Hubert Point-Du Jour as Miles
· Jessica Allain as Lou
· Mel Gibson as Cormac
· Mishel Prada as KD
· Nhung Kate as Yen
· Peter Greene as Uncle Charlie
CREW INFORMATION:
· Albert Hughes as EP/DIR (Pilot)
· Basil Iwanyk as EP
· Chad Stahelski as EP
· David Leitch as EP
· Derek Kolstad as EP
· Erica Lee as EP
· Greg Coolidge as CRTR/EP
· Kirk Ward as CRTR/EP
· Marshall Persinger as EP
· Paul Wernick as EP
· Rhett Reese as EP
· Shawn Simmons as EP
GENRE(S):
· based on a feature film
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Lionsgate Television
· Thunder Road Pictures