Summary
- A new clip from The Continental: From the World of John Wick teases the first meeting between Winston Scott and Charon.
- The Continental: From the World of John Wick is a limited series that dives into the history of The Continental hotel, exploring its origins and early incarnations in the 1970s New York.
- Fans can expect familiar elements such as “The High Table, the violence, the fun,” while also getting a deeper look at the hotel’s kitchen and lobby bar.
The world of John Wick has enthralled fans with its intricate dance of violence, principles, and unique underworld lore. This coming September, there’s something special in store for the franchise followers. Before the world knew John Wick, there was The Continental, the enigmatic hotel known for its neutrality amidst the bloodthirsty realms of assassins and mobsters. The latest limited series under the same title dives deep into its history, pulling the curtain back to reveal how it all began.
Set in the pulsating heart of New York during the 1970s, the city finds itself caught in a tumultuous period. A sanitation strike shakes its very core, while the underbelly, dominated by organized crime, operates almost visibly. It’s within this chaotic environment that fans will get to explore a version of the hotel they’re familiar with, yet different in its nascent stages.
“The Continental takes place in the 70s,” highlights executive producer Basil Iwanyk. The nostalgic setup is supported by the director Albert Hughes, who says, “Much like the John Wick films, it’s kind of a parallel world.” The promise of familiar elements such as “The High Table, the violence, the fun,” remains intact, with a deeper dive into its early incarnations, including the hotel’s kitchen and lobby bar.
This backdrop paints a vivid picture, where not just assassins, but also members of the mafia find solace in The Continental’s enigmatic rooms. Abiding by the hotel’s unique norms – using gold coins and holding off any “business” till their target has left the premises – these visitors add to the hotel’s allure. Among these characters, fans will witness the first meeting of two iconic figures: Winston and Charon.
Collin Woodell, who steps into the shoes of the young hotel manager, Winston, sheds light on this encounter. “When Winston approaches Charon, there’s definitely a lot of anger,” he hints. Hughes chimes in, noting the significance of this initial interaction, and the bond it sows for the events of the John Wick films.
Watch the clip below from Peacock.
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While the overarching narrative has viewers eager, the star-studded ensemble adds another layer of anticipation. Woodell takes the lead as Winston Scott, with Ayomide Adegun portraying Charon. Mel Gibson steps into the antagonist’s role as Cormac, with a stellar supporting cast including Jessica Allain, Ben Robson, Katie McGrath, Ray McKinnon, and others bringing to life the hotel’s early inhabitants.
As we mark our calendars for September 22, the date The Continental: From the World of John Wick flings its doors wide open for fans, there’s an air of palpable excitement. And the release of this latest clip will surely only fuel this anticipation.
This series promises to not just be a mere extension of the world we love but a deeper exploration into its roots. A journey back in time, to understand the origins of what we’ve come to adore in John Wick. Fans should brace themselves; the bell at The Continental is about to ring, signaling the check-in of its next guest.
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