'The continental' cast revisited: Powerhouse ensemble for John Wick's prequel series

Flashback: 'The Continental', The Starz Prequel to 'John Wick 5'

A year ago today, the entertainment world was buzzing with the news of Starz's 'The Continental', the explosive prequel to the 'John Wick' film series, featuring a star-studded cast that includes Katie McGrath and Ray McKinnon. Now, we're taking a walk down memory lane, reliving the excitement that the casting announcement sparked in the hearts of fans worldwide.

Katie McGrath, Ray McKinnon, and Co.: The 'John Wick' Prequel Dream Team

Casting for 'The Continental' saw an enviable ensemble, headlined by the likes of Katie McGrath (of 'Supergirl' fame), Ray McKinnon ('Rectify'), Adam Shapiro ('Never Have I Ever'), Mark Musashi ('Fear of the Walking Dead'), and Marina Mazepa ('Malignant').

Playing the character of 'The Adjudicator', McGrath had just completed filming her role as Lena Luther in the CW’s 'Supergirl' at the time of the announcement. Similarly, McKinnon, known for his creation of the Peabody Award-winning series 'Rectify', was cast as 'Jenkins'.

Adding to the charm of the prequel series, Musahi, and Mazepa were set to play High Table assassins, 'Hansel & Gretel'. "It's a powerhouse of talent," fans had cheered, awaiting the series with bated breath.

Behind The Scenes: Producers and Showrunners of 'The Continental'

The prequel series, set as a three-night special event, boasted executive producers, Greg Coolidge and Kirk Ward, with Thunder Road Pictures’ Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski, Derek Kolstad, David Leitch, Shawn Simmons, Paul Wernick, and Rhett Reese also on the executive producers' roster.

Looking Back: The Hype and Anticipation

'The Continental' had fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting a deep dive into the pre-'John Wick 5' universe. The show promised to satiate their appetite for adrenaline-fueled action, while the star-studded cast promised performances that would be nothing short of spectacular.

A year on, as we revisit the casting excitement, we're reminded of the magic of the entertainment world - the anticipation, the hype, and the unfettered joy of watching a good story unfold with a dream cast.

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