The Continental is the 1970s set prequel to the John Wick films, exploring the origins of Winston and how he came to control one of the franchise’s most fundamental locations. By turning back the clock, Peacock’s series showcases a different view of the franchise that lands with a harsher, grittier crunch than the streamlined and stylish films. It’s an interesting approach that pays tribute to the grimy cinema of the era in fun and clever ways.During a round table discussion with members of the press — including CBR — The Continental’s Production Designer, Action Director, Costume Designer, and Sound Editor described the process of bringing the John Wick universe into the 1970s, working alongside Executive Producer/Director Albert Hughes on the feel of the show, and taking influence from films of the era to expand the world of the Continental in unexpected ways.The Continental explores the John Wick universe from a different perspective, highlighting how the city operated in prior decades. To reflect the gritty ’70s aesthetic, the show’s production design recreated elements featured in other films of the era. Production Designer Drew Boughton explained how excited he was to tackle that approach “because I was a huge fan of the movies.” Reflecting on his own memories of living in the region in that era and how other films impacted the visuals of the show, Boughton revealed, “I know what a craphole it was.”RELATED: The Continental: How Dune 2 Affected the Production of the John Wick SpinoffRELATED: The Continental EPs Tease the Possibility of Season 2: ‘There’s Definitely More Story to Tell’
The Continental is the 1970s set prequel to the John Wick films, exploring the origins of Winston and how he came to control one of the franchise’s most fundamental locations. By turning back the clock, Peacock’s series showcases a different view of the franchise that lands with a harsher, grittier crunch than the streamlined and stylish films. It’s an interesting approach that pays tribute to the grimy cinema of the era in fun and clever ways.
During a round table discussion with members of the press — including CBR — The Continental’s Production Designer, Action Director, Costume Designer, and Sound Editor described the process of bringing the John Wick universe into the 1970s, working alongside Executive Producer/Director Albert Hughes on the feel of the show, and taking influence from films of the era to expand the world of the Continental in unexpected ways.
The Continental explores the John Wick universe from a different perspective, highlighting how the city operated in prior decades. To reflect the gritty ’70s aesthetic, the show’s production design recreated elements featured in other films of the era. Production Designer Drew Boughton explained how excited he was to tackle that approach “because I was a huge fan of the movies.” Reflecting on his own memories of living in the region in that era and how other films impacted the visuals of the show, Boughton revealed, “I know what a craphole it was.”
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