Winston Scott: Last News

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We will never be able to escape the capitalistic empires who demand that we not only see one movie, but its dozens of spin-offs as well. Yet out of all the big-budget franchises we’ve seen over the past two decades, John Wick managed to set itself apart.The action gun-fu film series started small in scope, with its 2014 eponymous film starring Keanu Reeves simply wanting revenge for his murdered dog growing into a blockbuster series, each bigger than the last, making it one of the rare original success stories not based on a comic book.Thus, we find ourselves at Peacock, for The Continental: From the World of John Wick (★☆☆☆☆), the prequel from Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, and Shawn Simmons about Winston Scott’s rise to power in the 1970s.

Jordan Moreau The “John Wick” movies are known for their high-octane, guns-blazing action on the big screen, but now the franchise is heading to Peacock — and about 50 years in the past — to explore its origins in “The Continental.” Across three episodes, the ’70s-set series dives into how a young Winston Scott (played by Colin Woodell) became the proprietor of the titular hotel, which is famous for throwing lavish parties and being a safe haven for assassins. But, as “John Wick” fans know, not everybody abides by the no-killing rule on Continental grounds. The show, which premieres on Peacock Friday, starts with a bang — actually, a lot of them — thanks to stunt coordinator Larnell Stovall.

The Continental marks the first spin-off in the John Wick franchise.Led by showrunners Greg Coolidge and Kirk Ward, the three-part series is a prequel spin-off revolved around a young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell), who was played by Ian McShane in the mainline John Wick films.Alongside Woodell, the show’s cast includes Mel Gibson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Jessica Allain, Mishel Prada, Ben Robson, Peter Greene and Nhung Kate.The Continental follows the story of Winston Scott and his journey to becoming the proprietor of the New York branch of the Continental hotel chain, which acts as a safe haven for assassins.The show is a prequel to John Wick set in an alternate history depiction of the 1970s, offering different spins on real-world events including the rise of the American Mafia.A synopsis reads: “The series will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins from the John Wick universe through the eyes of a young Winston Scott, as he’s dragged into the Hellscape of 1970’s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind.“Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his throne.”Along with a younger version of Scott, the show features a younger version of Charon (Ayomide Adegun), who was portrayed by the late Lance Reddick in the films.The first spin-off film, titled Ballerina, is scheduled to be released on June 7, 2024.Ana de Armas will play the lead character Rooney, a ballerina who seeks revenge on those who murdered her family.

Alison Herman TV Critic I’ll give “The Continental” this: of all the reasons the “John Wick” prequel frustrates, underwhelms and disappoints, the involvement of Mel Gibson barely manages to rank. That, at least, is a major accomplishment.

Keanu Reeves’ master assassin may have been left for almost dead at the end of the fourth John Wick film, but things are still alive and kicking in the franchise, at least retroactively.

Peacock in the U.S. and Prime Video internationally), tells the story of Winston Scott, who was played by Ian McShane in the movies and by Colin Woodell as a young man “The Continental.”“I was always a fan of the ‘John Wick’ movies, and what [the movie’s director, Chad [Stahelski] and [star Keanu Reeves] did,” director and executive producer Albert Hughes told The Post.

actors and writers — have shaken up the industry, and the work stoppage has delayed some shows. Nevertheless, there’s still plenty in the pipeline, including returning classics (a “Frasier” reboot) and new shows with stars such as Matt Bomer and Brie Larson.Here’s your essential guide to the 2023 fall TV season. The latest “Walking Dead” spinoff is a limited series following Daryl (Noman Reedus) as he washes ashore in France and tries to find out how he got there, and how to get back home.

John Wick director Chad Stahelski has explained the origins of villain Marquis’ (played by Bill Skarsgård) accent in the fourth instalment.In John Wick: Chapter 4, Marquis, as the name implies, appears to be a French aristocrat who is a powerful member of the High Table.The character’s French accent, however, became a sticking point for some – but director Stahelski has since explained that the wonky accent was intentional.Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz, Stahelski said: “[Skarsgård] came to me, he goes, ‘I want to do a little bit like fucked up French, like Cajun accent. And I’m like, ‘I have no idea what that sounds like.’“Some people gave us shit a little bit because it’s not a good French accent.

The Continental: From The World Of John Wick hits screens and we’ve got an exclusive first look image for you – check it out above.As per the official synopsis, the three-part series arrives on Prime Video (outside the US) September 22 – and “will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins, the centrepiece of the John Wick universe, through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott.”Scott was played by legendary actor Ian McShane in the movies, his older version of the character serving as owner of The Continental. In the new prequel, however, he’s played by younger actor Colin Woodell – and is dragged into the hellscape of 1970s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind.The synopsis continues: “Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.”The first look image shows Woodell in action alongside Ben Robson, who plays Winston’s estranged brother Frankie.

The John Wick Peacock prequel series is almost here!

Sophia Scorziello editor Peacock has released the official trailer for “The Continental,” the latest addition to the “John Wick” franchise. The Mel Gibson-led miniseries is a prequel to the films starring Keanu Reeves, and centers around Winston Scott (Colin Woodell), who came to acquire The Continental, a notorious chain of hotels that Scott established as a neutral haven for housing assassins. “The Continental” is an enthralling ode to New York in the 1970s, featuring Donna Summer songs, Studio 54-esque club scenes and lots and lots of guns against the backdrop of the city’s dark and dirty streets.

, The Continental hotel chain is sacred ground, a place where assassins and hitmen can find a safe haven and everyone follows the number one rule: no «business» is conducted on the property.Now, fans of the franchise are getting a look into the origin of the New York City branch of the safe haven hotels in The three-part series — developed, written and executive produced by Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward and Shawn Simmons — is set in the 1970s and centers on a younger version of Winston Scott ( star Colin Woodell), the character portrayed by Ian McShane in the films.«The suit doesn't make a man,» Winston muses in the trailer. «It's what's inside the suit that counts.»In an effort to save his brother, who's stolen something «very important» to the city's high-powered crime lords, Winston gets pulled deep into the world of The Continental and has to fight his way to the top of the establishment where he will eventually reign supreme.Watch the full trailer below:Executive producer Basil Iwanyk said of the show, «The four films take place over a three-month span.

Angelique Jackson Peacock announced the premiere date for “The Continental,” a prequel to the blockbuster “John Wick” franchise, at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday. The series explores the origin behind the “John Wick” universe’s assassin hotel through the eyes of a young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) as “he’s dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970’s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind,” the logline explains. The three-part event will debut on Friday, Sept. 22, followed by Part 2 airing Sept. 29 and Part 3 on Oct. 6. “John Wick” fans assembled in Ballroom 20 at Comic-Con to enjoy an exclusive first look at “The Continental.” The clip, which played only in the room, featured Mel Gibson’s Cormac and Woodell as a young Scott (played by Ian McShane in the films).

The Continental is right around the corner.

The world of “John Wick” is expanding.

The John Wick prequel series is here!

stars Mel Gibson — though he is absent from the 45-second trailer — Colin Woodell, Mishel Prada, but not John Wick himself, Keanu Reeves. Woodell portrays Winston Scott in “The Continental” who is a young version of the Continental Hotel owner played by Ian McShane in the Reeves films.

John Wick spin-off prequel series The Continental has arrived – check it out below.The series was first teased in 2017, and was confirmed to be a prequel to the Keanu Reeves-starring movie series, with set “way back in terms of timing of the movies.”Ahead of its September 2023 release date on the Peacock streaming service, the first trailer has arrived for the show.A synopsis for The Continental reads: “The three-part event series will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott, as he’s dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970’s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind.“Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.”Watch the trailer below.Speaking about the show’s premise, Lionsgate chairman Kevin Beggs explained: “What we’re exploring in The Continental is the young Winston and how it came to be that he and his team of confederates found their way into this hotel which we have met for the first time in the movie franchise 40 years later. That’s the arena.“I won’t give away more than that, but Starz really leaned into this take also, and they have been great collaborators.

The world of assassins gets a ’70s twist.

Mel Gibson and Colin Woodell lead the cast for the three-part prequel series, , which will premiere in September on Peacock, it was announced Wednesday. The upcoming series explores the origins behind the hotel for assassins at the center of the franchise and is told through the eyes of young Winston Scott (Woodell) as he's dragged into the hell-scape of 1970s New York City to face a past he thought he left behind. Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel's mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.Woodell plays a younger version of the character portrayed by Ian McShane in the  movies, and he's not the only cast member taking on a familiar role to fans of the franchise.