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John Wick TV series "The Continental" in the works at Starz
- Thread starter BrokenFiction
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Starz is kind of struggling in the series department financially, I'm a little surprised they'd pick it up, but i bet they're hoping the fanbase will come with it.
So my guess is that Wick basically will just be a name that people mention in this, like "Damn, looks like Wick was here" whenever they find a room full of dudes shot in the head. Maybe get Keanu for one episode?
He is on as an exec producer (which really doesn't mean anything) but, at the very least, they have that line to him, it's the same world so maybe he can hop on board for a cameo in the pilot or finale.
Edit: Also wouldn't surprise me if Reeves directs an episode or two.
This is an awesome idea. Its would be cool if they have entire episodes with different assassins and having The Continental itself being the central setting they all have in common.
I wanna see someone big as the manager. I have so many people in my head that I think would be cool as hell, but would never happen.
I wanna see someone big as the manager. I have so many people in my head that I think would be cool as hell, but would never happen.
I would expect this to happen. The EP credit was probably part of the negotiation to get him in a couple episodes potentially. If they want to sell this world, they need to show that John Wick is in it.
They left the organization kind of vague so they can go in any direction they want.
That being said, I won't be subscribing for one show. Hopefully it leads to them picking up more series like this and American Gods, and I'll consider it.
That being said, I won't be subscribing for one show. Hopefully it leads to them picking up more series like this and American Gods, and I'll consider it.
yeah, most of this was old.
http://collider.com/john-wick-tv-series-title-plot/
guess the news is that starz picked it up.
http://collider.com/john-wick-tv-series-title-plot/
guess the news is that starz picked it up.
Would this really work in a multi-episode format? I mean, how many action scenes can you possibly watch before it gets boring?
Los Angeles? So is this another branch of the hotel?
And I assume its location means we won't be seeing Lance Reddick, so
And I assume its location means we won't be seeing Lance Reddick, so
You know what, I'm actually interested in this. The Continental and the whole hitman underworld was one of the most surprisingly interesting aspects of the original movie. I sort of didn't like that the Continental was basically like a franchise chain in John Wick 2 though.
Los Angeles? So is this another branch of the hotel?
And I assume its location means we won't be seeing Lance Reddick, so
He should be like Nurse Joy from Pokemon in that every Continental hotel has him at the front desk.
Definitely a good idea, as it was one of the elements of the movie that I felt could be expanded and had a lot of potential. Depends on how they do it, though. I doubt it will be handled as well as the movie(s). (Note: haven't seen John Wick 2, so can't comment about that one.)
Would be awesome if they can get some of the actors from the movie, but I doubt it...
Would be awesome if they can get some of the actors from the movie, but I doubt it...
I want his cameo to just be him running down the street with his dog being chased by hitmen.
*Googles*
Man, that sounds straight up my alley. I see the show ended after three seasons. Was it cancelled or was that the staff's choice?
Admittedly, I don't watch much TV, so I guess that's why I'm not too familiar with Starz, hahaha. I'm a diehard John Wick fan, though, so I wish them luck with this. Hopefully Stahelski can give the crew advice on how to handle the series after the pilot. I'm very curious when this show will come out . . . I think Chapter 3 is supposed to release sometime in May 2019, so I'm guessing after that?
It was cancelled, but most of the plotlines were wrapped up in a satisfying way.
I'm glad to hear that about the plotlines at the very least. I know sometimes when shows are cancelled (especially abruptly), it can really affect the pacing and the central plot. Will definitely check out the show for sure, thanks. :)
It might've been cancelled but season 3 ends the series in satisfying fashion. For some reason like Penny Dreadful, the show never caught on within Pop culture despite the quality and audience you'd assume would be there for it.
If it interests you, I wholeheartedly recommend the series. Leonardo DaVinci is like a cross between MacGuyver and Indiana Jones during Medici era Italy. You'll also get Assassin Creed Ezio Trilogy vibes as well.
I agree. First, I don't think they'd be able to compellingly pull of the action in a way that would satisfy John Wick fans and second if the show is going to last it needs to develop characters that are interesting and have a bit of depth.
Part of the John Wick appeal was the casting, so I'm not sure if this will be as well perceived, but still, I'm in.
Yup.
Keep the movies about the bombast and action. The TV series should be more personal.
Every episode follows a separate assassin and their target, which we see them complete. And then John turns up in the final 30 seconds and kills the assassin. Every episode.
Power is a shockingly big hit for them and Outlander seems to do well. American Gods appears to be a miss given the cost though.
Keanu periodically showing up is what makes this a genius idea. There aren't many shows that have an AAA actor who isn't top billing and in the center of the camera 90% of the time.
Just knowing he's lurking and might show up at any minute is like some Game of Thrones "no one is safe" excitement.
Just knowing he's lurking and might show up at any minute is like some Game of Thrones "no one is safe" excitement.
Power is so much of hit for Starz they're allowing 50 cent to create 3 other shows for them.
Ian McShane and Lance Reddick should both be pretty easy to get in on this if they wanted to. Keanu is already in, even if it's not centered on him and he'll only appear rarely. It's a good concept that can work well as a series.