The action-packed ‘John Wick’ universe, which exploded onto screens in 2014 and quickly became a critical and commercial juggernaut, is expanding with its highly anticipated prequel series, ‘The Continental.’ This new installment dives deep into the origins of the iconic Continental Hotel, the neutral ground for assassins that has been central to John Wick’s mythos. Set in 1970s New York City, the series will explore the treacherous underworld and the events that shaped the hotel’s legendary status and its enigmatic manager, Winston. Viewers will witness the rise of the hotel’s most formidable figures and the bloody conflicts that defined an era, all while building towards the events that would eventually ensnare John Wick himself. With each film in the original series breaking box office records, the prequel promises to deliver the same high-octane action and intricate world-building that fans have come to expect, offering a crucial glimpse into the foundations of the assassin’s world before Keanu Reeves’ Baba Yaga ever entered the fray.
Adapted from: MovieWeb
