Peacock has lastly launched first look pictures for The Continental: From the World of John Wick, the three-part occasion that explores the origin story behind the enduring hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe, seen by way of the eyes of a younger Winston Scott (Colin Woodell, based mostly on Ian McShane’s character within the movies). Within the present, Winston charts a lethal course by way of the resort’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing try and seize the resort which can turn out to be his future throne.
The 4 Wick movies happen over a 3-month span,” stated government producer Basil Iwanyk. “John is both chasing, or being chased. There was no time to take a breath, to permit the viewers to dig deeper into the world and its denizens. In our present, The Continental, we lastly have house 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. Mix that with introducing new characters which can be as compelling as any within the John Wick universe. Motion that’s loopy cool and creative. Easter eggs that may 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 model that the franchise is understood for. This present will look/sound/scent cooler than any present on the market.”
Becoming a member of Woodell within the forged are Ayomide Adegun (as a younger Charon based mostly on Lance Reddick’s character); Peter Greene (based mostly on the tight-lipped physique disposal knowledgeable); Mel Gibson (as Cormac); Ben Robson (as Frankie); Hubert Level-Du Jour (as Miles); Jessica Allain (as Lou); Mishel Prada (as KD); and Nhung Kate (as Yen).
Government producer and director for Components 1 and three, Albert Hughes, provides, “The soundtrack grew to become a personality in itself and displays all that’s American tradition – a tapestry of distinct identities and experiences pieced collectively to create one thing actually distinctive. Early on in our course of we wrote the phrases “Disco Noir” on the wall. It was emblematic of the expertise we wished to create. Music stuffed our work room and have become the heartbeat of this present as we took turns sharing our favourite tracks from our youth. Every tune is extra distinct from the subsequent as we come from completely different worlds, making a soundtrack that includes probably the most eclectic mixture of needle drops with genres starting from basic rock, pop, punk, funk, R&B, soul, reggae and disco.”
Underneath the steerage of manufacturing VFX supervisor John Decker, visible results studios on the present embody Black Field FX; Artful Apes; FuseFX; MARZ; and Zoic Studios.
Greg Coolidge and Kirk Ward function writers and showrunners and government produce alongside Albert Hughes, Thunder Street Photos’ Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee; Chad Stahelski; Derek Kolstad; David Leitch; Shawn Simmons; Paul Wernick; Rhett Reese and Marshall Persinger. Hughes directs the primary and third episodes, with Charlotte Brandstrom directing the second.
The Continental will premiere completely on Peacock in September 2023.
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