Continental: John Wick prequel teaser

World John Wick it expands. Now that John Wick: Chapter 4 was released to the public, the Lionsgate franchise is taking new directions. While cinematic spin-offs like Ballerina starring Anna de Armas will hit theaters over the next year, the next project set in the world of Assassins is a limited series. Continental from Peacock. On Tuesday, the streaming channel released a new look for the series.

With Winston Scott Colin WoodellThe teaser, released on Tuesday, is an example of what fans can expect from the series’ larger trailer, due out on Wednesday.

What is the series Continental about?

The series is set decades before the events of John Wick and stars a young Winston, a character played in the films by Ian McShane.

In addition to Woodell reprising his role as Winston, a fan favorite after four years, the series also features newcomer Ayomide Adeghan as Charon, a character made famous by Lance Reddick in the four John Wick films. Additional cast on the show include Ben Robson (Animal Kingdom) as Frankie, Hubert Pointe-Du Jour (Good Lord Bird) as Miles, Jessica Alleyne (Texas Chainsaw Massacre) as Lou, Michelle Prada ( Riverdale”) as KD, Nhung Keith. as Ian, Peter Green (Pulp Fiction) as Uncle Charlie and Mel Gibson as Cormac.

The choice of Gibson for the series has been the subject of controversy by many, although the series’ producers say they did not take this into account.

“I think he’s the right fit for the role, he’s the right fit for us given his cinematic experience,” adds executive producer Albert Hughes. “And I let others discuss other things because it’s not a black and white issue and I don’t want to jump to conclusions and clickbait. This is a difficult game. I have my own ideas about life and everything else, but I’m here to entertain. And at the beginning of my career, I was not so careful. But there is the weight that he carried, the material that he carried from his past roles, and what he did that we need for this role. And I don’t think anyone could have been a better fit, shall we say, with his skills and experience.”

Continental will be released in theaters on September 22, and Ballerina on June 7, 2024. John Wick: Chapter 4 is now available for purchase at all theater stores ahead of its streaming debut later this year, with the first three films in the franchise streaming on Tubi.