Special Event Series Will Premiere Exclusively
on Peacock in 2023 Alongside John
Wick Movie Trilogy
NEW
YORK and SANTA MONICA,
Calif., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peacock and
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) today announced a multi-year deal
for The Continental, the highly anticipated
three-part special event based on the blockbuster action
franchise, John Wick. Premiering exclusively on Peacock
in 2023, The Continental will explore 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.
"The John Wick films have become a global phenomenon, are among
the most watched titles on Peacock and we are thrilled and honored
to partner with Lionsgate to extend this incredible franchise,"
said Kelly Campbell, President,
Peacock and Direct-to-Consumer. "We understand the value of a
global franchise and Val Boreland and team knew that by
bringing this special event series to Peacock and putting the full
power of NBCUniversal behind it, the premiere of The
Continental will be the streaming event of the year."
"John Wick has become part of the cultural zeitgeist with a
massive, passionately engaged fan base around the world," said
Lionsgate Television Group Chair Kevin
Beggs. "We're delighted to partner with Peacock to
continue expanding the John Wick Universe. This agreement
reflects the collaboration of our Motion Picture Group, which has
grown the franchise from the beginning and was excited by the
opportunity to bring it to the next level, Jim Packer and his Worldwide Television
Distribution team, which found the perfect home for The
Continental, and the Lionsgate Television creative group, which
created a brilliant and enduring property that is one of the most
highly-anticipated streaming events of 2023."
Told from the perspective of the hotel manager, a young
Winston Scott (Colin Woodell, based on Ian McShane's character in the films), is
dragged through 1975 New York to face a past he thought he'd left
behind. In an attempt to seize control of the iconic hotel, which
serves as a meeting point for the world's most dangerous criminals,
Winston charts a deadly course through the mysterious underworld of
New York City.
Woodell is joined by Ayomide
Adegun, who will portray a young Charon (based
on Lance Reddick's character); Peter Greene, who dons the fedora of Uncle
Charlie (based on the tight-lipped body disposal expert);
Mel Gibson, as Cormac; Ben Robson as Frankie; Hubert Point-Du Jour as Miles; Jessica Allain as Lou; Mishel Prada as KD; and Nhung Kate as Yen.
Greg Coolidge and Kirk Ward serve as writers and showrunners
on The Continental, and executive produce alongside
Albert Hughes, Thunder Road
Pictures' Basil Iwanyk and
Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski, Derek
Kolstad, David Leitch,
Shawn Simmons, Paul Wernick, Rhett
Reese and Marshall
Persinger. Albert Hughes directs the first and third
nights and Charlotte Brandstrom
directs the second night.
Negotiations were led by Val
Boreland, EVP and Head of Content Acquisitions for
NBCUniversal and Jim Packer,
President of Worldwide Television and Digital Distribution for
Lionsgate.
The John Wick films have grossed nearly $600 million worldwide to date, with each
film outperforming its predecessor, with John Wick: Chapter
Four scheduled for theatrical release worldwide in March
2023.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion
picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ
premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied
portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The
Company's film, television, subscription and location-based
entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a
valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A
digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and
commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with
bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences
worldwide.
About Peacock
Peacock is NBCUniversal's streaming service. Peacock delivers a
world-class slate of exclusive originals, on-demand libraries of
hit TV shows, plus critically acclaimed films from the vaults of
Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation,
Illumination, and Hollywood's
biggest studios. In addition, Peacock taps into NBCUniversal's
unmatched ability to deliver a broad range of compelling topical
content across news, sports, late-night, Spanish-language, and
reality. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast
Corporation.
Media Contacts
Lionsgate
Peter Wilkes
pwilkes@lionsgate.com
Peacock
Lisa Scalzo
Lisa.Scalzo@nbcuni.com
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