On Prime Video, the series will be available in all its territories Amazon’s streaming service is available except in Israel and the Middle East.
In the U.S., The Continental, produced by Lionsgate Television, will launch on Peacock after it moved from Starz to the NBCU streamer earlier this year. As Deadline reported, the three-part action event series is more of a natural fit for Peacock, which also acquired the rights to the John Wick movies.
The Continental explores 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. It told from the perspective of the hotel manager, portrayed by Ian McShane in the film franchise – a young Winston Scott, played by Colin Woodell (The Flight Attendant). Throughout the series, viewers will follow Winston through the underworld of ‘70’s New York, where he will battle demons from his past as he attempts to seize control of the iconic hotel – a hotel that serves as a meeting point for the world’s most dangerous criminals.
Woodell stars alongside Ayomide Adegun, who will portray a young Charon, Peter Greene (For Life), who plays Uncle Charlie, Mel Gibson (photo) as Cormac, Ben Robson (Animal Kingdom (2016)) as Frankie, Hubert Point-Du Jour (The Good Lord Bird) as Miles, Jessica Allain (Yonderland) as Lou, Mishel Prada (Riverdale) as KD and Nhung Kate as Yen.
“The John Wick films have created one of the most immersive, detailed and enjoyable universes we’ve seen on screen in the last decade,” said Chris Mansolillo, Director, Content Acquisition, Prime Video. “We are extremely proud to play a part in continuing to build that universe, offering viewers an insight into the origins of the infamous Continental Hotel and its incredible characters.”
Greg Coolidge and Kirk Ward serve as writers, showrunners, and executive producers on The Continental. Other executive producers are Albert Hughes, Thunder Road Pictures’ Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski, Derek Kolstad, David Leitch, Paul Wernick, Rhett Reese, and Marshall Persinger. Shawn Simmons serves as a writer and executive producer.
Hughes directs the first and third episodes and Charlotte Brandstrom directs the second episode.