In addition to the fourth part of the saga, the franchise John Wick has welcomed in 2023 The Continentalthe first spin-off of the franchise produced by Peacock that has received good reviews from the press and fans of the deadliest assassin in modern cinema.
However, it seems that not everyone agrees with this production. During an interview with MovieWebIan McShane, who plays the boss Winston, unscrupulously criticized the production, stating that it was a way to financially squeeze a successful franchise.
“No, I wouldn’t watch it. I have no intentions – no one – I don’t think Keanu has seen it, nor does Chad. It has nothing to do with our movies. It’s just a matter of a television company taking advantage of the series and taking the option to broadcast it. They never asked us anything, so why would I be interested in seeing it? I’m afraid their arrogance in putting out the series is beyond me, so I wish them the best. I think it’s already out, right? ?
Apparently, the production of The Continental He didn’t bother in the least to consult the original members of the franchise for advice of any kind. At the same time, it seems that even Chad Stahelski himself wanted to distance himself from the series, since he did not even offer them the rights to recreate the Continental from the movies.
Luckily, there is another spin-off which will have the supervision of the director: Ballerina. Starring Ana de Armas, we will have McShane and Reeves playing their respective characters, so a most entertaining installment is expected and, of course, full of action and violence.
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