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The official trailer for Peacock’s three-part The Continental: From the World of John Wick event series delves into Winston Scott’s backstory and how he wound up in charge of The Continental. The trailer’s got action, intrigue, and our first good look at Mel Gibson as the big bad.

Colin Woodell stars as the younger version of Ian McShane’s Winston Scott, and Ayomide Adegun plays the young Charon, the fan-favorite character brought to life by Lance Reddick in the John Wick films.

The cast also includes Mishel Prada as Kd, Ben Robson as Frankie, Hubert Point-Du Jour as Miles, Nhung Kate as Yen, Jessica Allain as Lou, Jeremy Bobb as Mayhew, and Peter Greene as Young Uncle Charlie.

Discussing this prequel, executive producer Basil Iwanyk said, “The four Wick films take place over a 3-month span. John is either chasing or being chased. There has been no time to take a breath,...

If you've enjoyed watching the four Keanu Reeves-led John Wick movies, you know they're bursting at the seams with action.

When we heard about Peacock's three-part prequel series, there were some concerns about how that would translate to the small screen.

Thankfully, the official trailer for the spinoff teases a world familiar to fans of the iconic movie franchise.

Yes, we're taking a trip to the past, but expanding on the history of The Continental is a convincing hook for a series set in that universe.

While watching the impressive promo, I was baited into thinking I was watching a big-budget movie, and it's because no expense is spared here.

Far too often, franchise extensions leave a bad taste because they pale in comparison to the original material, but The Continental promises to be a show unlike any other.

"The three-part event will explore the origin behind the iconic...

Peacock has released the official trailer for “The Continental,” the latest addition to the “John Wick” franchise. The Mel Gibson-led miniseries is a prequel to the films starring Keanu Reeves, and centers around Winston Scott (Colin Woodell), who came to acquire The Continental, a notorious chain of hotels that Scott established as a neutral haven for housing assassins.

“The Continental” is an enthralling ode to New York in the 1970s, featuring Donna Summer songs, Studio 54-esque club scenes and lots and lots of guns against the backdrop of the city’s dark and dirty streets. The Lionsgate Television project first gained buzz back in 2017 and was originally planned to air on Starz.

Gibson plays ruthless kingpin Cormac alongside Woodell’s Winston Scott (previously played by Ian McShane). The three-part miniseries also stars Ayomide Adegun, Peter Greene, Ben Robson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Jessica Allain, Mishel Prada and Nhung Kate.

Colin Woodell as Winston Scott in ‘The Continental: From the World of John Wick’ (Photo by: Katalin Vermes / Starz Entertainment)

The Continental: From the World of John Wick‘s executive producer and director Albert Hughes made the trek to the San Diego Comic-Con in support of Peacock’s three-part prequel. Of course, the limited series’ stars weren’t part of the panel because of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, so Hughes was joined by executive producer Marshall Persinger, editor Ron Rosen, action director Larnell Stovall, and production designer Drew Boughton to discuss the John Wick prequel.

Comic-Con attendees were treated to a video clip from the three-part event series and were the first to learn part one arrives on September 22, 2023, followed by part two on September 29. The prequel concludes on October 6.

During the panel, Hughes offered this brief take on the event series: “1 is wild. 2 is wild. 3 is crazy.”

Hughes also...

The upcoming John Wick event series, a three-part movie from director and executive producer Albert Hughes, finally has an air date.

The Continental: From the World of John Wick will premiere on Sept. 22. That will follow with night two airing Sept. 29 and night three airing Oct. 6.

The announcement was made during Peacock’s panel for the series at San Diego Comic-Con.

Hughes was on stage along with executive producer Marshall Persinger and the creative team, including action director Larnell Stovall, production designer Drew Boughton and editor Ron Rosen.

A prequel to the massively popular action movie franchise will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins at the center of the John Wick universe and seen through the eyes and actions of a young man named Winston Scott, as he’s dragged into the Hellscape of 1970s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind.

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One of the biggest film franchises will expand on Peacock later this year.

We've heard plenty of details about The Continental, the forthcoming John Wick spinoff series, and we finally have a confirmed premiere date.

During the show's San Diego Comic-Con panel on Friday, the streaming service announced The Continental: From the World of John Wick will premiere Friday, September 22, followed by Night 2, airing September 29, and Night 3, airing October 6.

While many Sdcc panels have had to pivot to having no talent present due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, the show's creative team was present at the panel.

The names include executive producer/director Albert Hughes, executive producer Marshall Persinger, action director Larnell Stovall, production designer Drew Boughton and editor Ron Rosen.

This prequel to the blockbuster franchise will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe through the eyes and actions of a young...

Peacock announced the premiere date for “The Continental,” a prequel to the blockbuster “John Wick” franchise, at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday.

The series explores the origin behind the “John Wick” universe’s assassin hotel through the eyes of a young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) as “he’s dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970’s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind,” the logline explains.

The three-part event will debut on Friday, Sept. 22, followed by Part 2 airing Sept. 29 and Part 3 on Oct. 6.

“John Wick” fans assembled in Ballroom 20 at Comic-Con to enjoy an exclusive first look at “The Continental.” Peacock debuted four clips, which played only in the room and spotlighted Mel Gibson’s Cormac and Woodell as a young Scott (played by Ian McShane in the films).

Members of the series’ cast — which also includes Mishel Prada, Ben Robson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Nhung Kate,...

The Continental is right around the corner.

The John Wick prequel series that explores the iconic hotel-for-assassins will premiere on Peacock on September 22 with the first episode of the three-part event, titled “Night 1.”

Episode 2 will debut on September 29, and the final episode will hit the streamer on October 6.

The news of the release date come during San Diego Comic-Con, where the audience was also treated to exclusive in-room footage from the upcoming series. A panel about the series featured executive producer/director Albert Hughes, executive producer Marshall Persinger and the creative team including action director Larnell Stovall, production designer Drew Boughton and editor Ron Rosen.

The Continental stars Colin Woodell as a young Winston Scott — the hotel manager at The Continental. It will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe through the eyes and actions of Woodell’s young Winston, as he’s dragged...

Marvel Studios and DC’s film studios, along with several actors, will be sitting out of this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. But the fans are not.

While it’s still early down here in America’s Finest City, attendees are already lining up, not simply for Hall H but for their Wednesday night or Thursday entrance to the trade-show floor. The outdoor tents and rails for queues are set up and remain in place outside the San Diego Convention Center’s Hall H lawn.

Despite the ratcheting down of several TV networks panels to mere screenings, one on-the-ground Csc Security staffer at the confab says the convention is preparing for enormous crowds “like any other Comic-Con.” The walkways along the Hilton side of Hall H that are fenced off to...

Peacock’s unveiled the first photos from the John Wick prequel The Continental: From the World of John Wick which premieres in September 2023. The three-part event series focuses on the history of The Continental and its involvement in the secret world of assassins, as well as delving into the backstories of Winston Scott and Charon.

Per Peacock: “The three-part event will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott, as he’s dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970’s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind. Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.”

Colin Woodell plays the younger version of Ian McShane’s Winston Scott, and Ayomide Adegun stars as the young Charon,...

The world of John Wick expands on Peacock in the fall, and it's sure to be a winner.

As previously reported, check-in to The Continental begins September 2023, exclusively on the streaming service.

And now, we have some first-look photos.

The three-part event will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott, as he's dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970's New York City to face a past he thought he'd left behind.

Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel's mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.

It's a compelling hook that will resonate with fans of the Keanu Reeves-led movie series.

The cast of the Peacock prequel includes Mel Gibson, Colin Woodell, Mishel Prada, Ben Robson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Nhung Kate, Jessica Allain,...

John Wick 4 may still be fresh on your mind, but the franchise will expand this fall on Peacock.

The streaming service on Wednesday confirmed that the three-part limited series event, The Continental, will be available to stream in September.

A definite date in that month has not yet been determined, but hey, it's nice to know which month to expect it.

Premiere dates have been vague for many shows, with some networks offering the year they'll be available, so we'll happily take "September" as an answer.

The Continental will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott, as he's dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970's New York City to face a past he thought he'd left behind.

Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel's mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the...

After four successful movies starring one of Hollywood’s most universally adored leading men, the “John Wick” franchise is heading to TV with a far more controversial star. “The Continental,” a three-part miniseries set in the “John Wick” universe and starring Mel Gibson, will release on Peacock this September, the streamer announced Wednesday. A short teaser for the show was also released, which can be watched below.

Named after its central hero, the “John Wick” franchise revolves around a complex criminal underworld populated by colorful and deadly assassins. In the film’s universe, all assassins abide by a code in which the Continental hotel chain serves as a neutral ground for all factions. “The Continental” show is a ’70s-set prequel that tells the story of how the the Continental system was established, from the viewpoint of Winston Scott (played in the films by Ian McShane), the eventual New York City Continental owner.

“John Wick: Chapter 4” is lighting up the box office and will soon become the most successful entry in the franchise. But you won’t have to wait very long to go back to the mythical criminal underworld established in the films, as the first streaming spin-off of the movies, “The Continental: From the World of John Wick,” will hit Peacock this September. Watch the teaser trailer above.

According to the official synopsis, “The Continental” will explore “the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the ‘John Wick’ universe through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott, as he’s dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970’s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind.” Winston, who was played by the late, great Lance Reddick in the feature films and is essayed by Colin Woodell from “The Flight Attendant” here, “charts a deadly course...

Prime Video will launch ‘The Continental,’ the highly anticipated special event series based on the blockbuster action franchise ‘John Wick.’

The prequel is produced by Lionsgate Television and will be exclusively available to Prime Video members worldwide excluding the U.S., Middle East and Israel in 2023.

The story is told from the perspective of the hotel manager, portrayed by Ian McShane in the film franchise – a young Winston Scott, played by Colin Woodell (The Flight Attendant). Throughout the series, viewers will follow Winston through the underworld of ‘70’s New York, where he will battle demons from his past as he attempts to seize control of the iconic hotel – a hotel that serves as a meeting point for the world’s most dangerous criminals.

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Woodell is joined by Mel Gibson (Braveheart), as Cormac; Ayomide Adegun (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes...

Prime Video will launch The Continental, the highly anticipated special event series based on the blockbuster action franchise John Wick. The prequel is produced by Lionsgate Television, and will be exclusively available to Prime Video members worldwide excluding the U.S., Middle East and Israel in 2023.

The Continental is told from the perspective of the hotel manager, portrayed by Ian McShane in the film franchise – a young Winston Scott, played by Colin Woodell (The Flight Attendant). Throughout the series, viewers will follow Winston through the underworld of ‘70’s New York, where he will battle demons from his past as he attempts to seize control of the iconic hotel – a hotel that serves as a meeting point for the world’s most dangerous criminals.

Woodell is joined by Mel Gibson (Braveheart), as Cormac; Ayomide Adegun (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes), who will portray a young Charon (based...

John Wick prequel series The Continental, which is slated for 2023 debut, will be housed internationally on Prime Video in all territories Amazon’s streaming service is available except Israel and the Middle East.

In the U.S., The Continental, produced by Lionsgate Television, will launch on Peacock after it moved from Starz to the NBCU streamer earlier this year. As Deadline reported, the three-part action event series is more of a natural fit for Peacock, which also acquired the rights to the John Wick movies.

The Continental explores 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. It told from the perspective of the hotel manager, portrayed by Ian McShane in the film franchise – a young Winston Scott, played by Colin Woodell. Throughout the series, viewers will follow Winston through the underworld of ‘70’s New York,...

The “John Wick” prequel series “The Continental” will stream on Amazon outside the U.S., Middle East, and Israel.

It was previously announced that Lionsgate-produced series will air on Peacock in the U.S. rather than Starz as originally planned. The show does not yet have a premiere date, but it is expected to debut in 2023.

The three-episode show follows a young Winston Scott, played by Ian McShane in the film franchise and by Colin Woodell in the series. Per the official logline, “Throughout the series, viewers will follow Winston through the underworld of ‘70’s New York, where he will battle demons from his past as he attempts to seize control of the iconic hotel – a hotel that serves as a meeting point for the world’s most dangerous criminals.”

“The ‘John Wick’ films have created one of the most immersive, detailed and enjoyable universes we’ve seen on...

“The Continental,” the prequel series to the “John Wick” films, will stream exclusively for Prime Video members, excluding the U.S., Israel and the Middle East when it launches in 2023, Amazon announced on Thursday. In the U.S., the series about the secretive assassins’ hotel will stream on Peacock.

The series, which stars Colin Woodell of “The Flight Attendant” as a younger version of Ian McShane’s intimidating hotel manager Winston, is set in the 1970s and is produced by Lionsgate Television.

“The John Wick films have created one of the most immersive, detailed and enjoyable universes we’ve seen on screen in the last decade” said Chris Mansolillo, director of content acquisition at Prime Video. “We are extremely proud to play a part in continuing to build that universe, offering viewers an insight into the origins of the infamous Continental Hotel and its incredible characters.”

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The “John Wick” franchise is expanding to television. On Monday, Peacock revealed that the streaming platform has teamed up with Lionsgate on “The Continental”, a three-part “special event” series starring Colin Woodell and Mel Gibson based on the action movie franchise.

First announced in 2018, the series was originally slated to air on Starz. Now, it is set to premiere on Peacock in 2023.

“The ‘John Wick’ films have become a global phenomenon, are among the most watched titles on Peacock and we are thrilled and honoured to partner with Lionsgate to extend this incredible franchise,” said Kelly Campbell, president, Peacock and direct-to-consumer, with Lionsgate Television group chair Kevin Beggs adding, “’John Wick’ has become part of the cultural zeitgeist with a massive, passionately engaged fan base around the world. We’re delighted to partner with Peacock to continue expanding the ‘John Wick’ Universe.”

According to Peacock, the series “will explore the...

Peacock and Lionsgate 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. Special Event Series will premiere exclusively on Peacock in 2023 alongside the John Wick Movie Trilogy.

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.

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“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...

Next year brings the debut of two John Wick projects that will leave you on the edge of your seat. First on the list is John Wick 4, releasing in theaters on March 24, 2023. The fourth chapter of the John Wick saga stars Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Ian McShane, Scott Adkins, Shamier Anderson, Clancy Brown, and more. Chad Stahelski directs the fourth installment, the longest chapter of the franchise yet. The second project is the John Wick Prequel Series, The Continental. Previously, the series was a Starz exclusive, but Peacock and Lionsgate struck a deal for the special event series to premiere exclusively on Peacock. In addition to hosting The Continental, Peacock will also stream the first three movies in the John Wick trilogy!

The John Wick Prequel Series falls under a multi-year deal for the highly-anticipated three-part special event based on the fan-favorite franchise.

The John Wick prequel is switching up its rollout plan.

Initially destined for Starz, the series will now debut on Peacock.

Peacock and Lionsgate 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,...

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The long-gestating John Wick prequel miniseries has a new home.

The Contintental will premiere on Peacock in 2023 as part of a deal with Lionsgate, which produces the film franchise. The NBCUniversal streaming service already has rights to the three John Wick movies, starring Keanu Reeves as the titular assassin.

The Continental had previously been set up at the Lionsgate-owned Starz, where it had been in development (in various permutations) since 2018.

“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 at NBCU. “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 “John Wick” prequel series “The Continental” will now air on Peacock rather than Starz.

The series is expected to debut on the streaming service in 2023, with Peacock currently having all three of the “John Wick” films released to date. The series hails from Lionsgate, which also produces the film franchise. The show was first announced as being in the works at Starz in 2018.

As previously announced, the three-episode event series will explore the origin story and inner workings of the Continental Hotel, a centerpiece of the “John Wick” universe which serves as a refuge for assassins. It is told from the perspective of a young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell), based on Ian McShane’s character in the films. Winston 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, Winston charts a deadly course...

John Wick prequel series The Continental is on the move. The series is moving from Starz to NBCU streamer Peacock.

The unusual move comes more than four years after the project was first unveiled by the premium cable network. Sources have told Deadline that the three-part action event series is more of a natural fit for Peacock, which recently acquired the rights to the John Wick movies, and comes as Starz has repositioned its brand over the last few years to focus more on female skewing series such as Outlander and series that fit specific demographics such as the Power franchise.

It is not part of a wholesale move to move projects elsewhere ahead of Lionsgate’s pending deal to sell the cable network, as an announcement could come next month. Starz is not expected to have a second window.

The Continental will now launch on Peacock in 2023.

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“The Continental,” the upcoming spinoff series based on the “John Wick” franchise of action movies with Keanu Reeves, will stream exclusively on Peacock in 2023.

“The Continental” is a three-part special event prequel series to the John Wick movies and explores the origin story and inner workings of the Continental Hotel, the centerpiece location of the John Wick Universe that serves as a refuge for assassins.

The series’ move to Peacock is part of a multi-year deal between Peacock and Lionsgate in which the new series will stream in 2023 alongside each of the three existing “John Wick” movies that are also currently on the platform

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“The Continental” stars Colin Woodell as a young Winston Scott (Ian McShane’s character in the films) as he is dragged through 1975 New York to face a past he thought he’d left behind.

Starz announced that Peter Greene, Ayomide Adegun and Jeremy Bobb have been cast in “The Continental,” the upcoming three-episode prequel series based on Lionsgate’s “John Wick” film franchise.

First greenlit in 2018, the series centers on the backstory of the titular Continental hotel from the perspective of the manager, a young Winston Scott. Winston is dragged through 1975 New York City in order to face a past he thought he’d left behind and seize control of the hotel, which serves as a meeting point for the world’s most dangerous criminals.

Greene will play Uncle Charlie, a younger version of David Patrick Kelly’s character from the films, who cleans up bodies and crime scenes for criminals. Greene’s previous credits include “Training Day” and “For Life.” Adegun will play Charon, the Continental’s concierge played by Lance Reddick in the films. Bobb, who has appeared in “Russian Doll” and “The Knick,...

Colin Woodell (The Flight Attendant) has been tapped as the lead in The Continental, Starz’s TV series prequel to the Keanu Reeves film franchise John Wick. Woodell, who will play Winston Scott, the younger version of Ian McShane’s character from the John Wick films, joins Mel Gibson in the three-night special-event TV series, produced by Lionsgate Television.

The Continental explores the origin behind the hotel-for-assassins, a centerpiece of the John Wick universe, through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott (Woodell) who is dragged into the Hell-scape of a 1975 New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind. Winston charts a deadly course through the New York’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the iconic hotel, which serves as the meeting point for the world’s most dangerous criminals.

Gibson plays a character named Cormac in the series based...

Exclusive: The Good Lord Bird, the Showtime limited series starring Ethan Hawke in the adaptation of James McBride’s book about enigmatic abolitionist John Brown, will be awarded a Peabody on Tuesday, Deadline has learned.

Chris Rock presented the award to Hawke, who also co-wrote and produced the seven-part series, in a video as part of the Peabodys’ virtual awards ceremonies rolling out this week honoring a total of 30 winners. The win in the Entertainment category will be made official later today.

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The miniseries, which debuted in October 2020 on the premium cabler, mixed fiction, history and satire to tell the story of the famed failed Harper’s Ferry raid leader Brown (played by Hawke) from the perspective of a 14-year-old freed slave (Joshua Caleb Johnson), who is mistaken for a girl and taken in as aide-de-camp to Brown and his militia. This came during the Bleeding Kansas era,...

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In today’s TV news roundup, Showtime announced “The Good Lord Bird” will premiere in August, and Netflix released the trailer for the final batch of “Fuller House” episodes.

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Showtime has announced “The Good Lord Bird” will premiere on Aug. 9 at 10 p.m. The limited series from Blumhouse Television is based on James McBride‘s best-selling novel of the same name and told from the point of view of Onion (Joshua Caleb Johnson), a fictional enslaved boy who becomes a member of abolitionist John Brown’s (Ethan Hawke) motley family of soldiers during Bleeding Kansas. Onion eventually finds himself participating in the 1859 raid on the U.S Armory at Harpers Ferry. “The Good Lord Bird” is executive produced by Jason Blum, Ethan Hawke, Ryan Hawke, Mark Richard, Padraic McKinley, Jeremy Gold, Marci Wiseman, Albert Hughes, James McBride, Brian Taylor, Marshall Persinger and David Schiff. Watch a trailer for the new series below.

Showtime dropped the trailer for its limited series adaptation of James McBride’s “The Good Lord Bird” Tuesday, offering up a first look at Ethan Hawke playing “controversial abolitionist” John Brown. And let’s just say Hawke’s portrayal of the historical figure is, uh, eccentric.

Based on McBride’s National Book Award-winning novel of the same name, “The Good Lord Bird” is told from the point of view of Onion (Joshua Caleb Johnson), “a fictional enslaved boy who becomes a member of Brown’s motley family of abolitionist soldiers during Bleeding Kansas – a time when the state was a battleground between pro- and anti-slavery forces – and eventually finds himself participating in the famous 1859 raid on the U.S. Armory at Harpers Ferry. Brown’s raid failed to initiate the slave revolt he intended, but was the event that started the Civil War.”

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Grammy and Tony Award winner Daveed Diggs (Hamilton) and Wyatt Russell (Lodge 49) are for key roles opposite Ethan Hawke in Showtime’s The Good Lord Bird based on James McBride’s novel, from Blumhouse Television. The eight-part limited event series will premiere on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 10 Pm ET/PT.

The Good Lord Bird is told from the point of view of Onion (Joshua Johnson-Lionel), a fictional enslaved boy, who is part of Brown’s motley crew of abolitionist soldiers during the time of Bleeding Kansas, eventually participating in the famous 1859 raid on the Army depot at Harpers Ferry. Brown’s raid failed to initiate the slave revolt he intended, but was the instigating event that started the Civil War.

Diggs will play Frederick Douglass, the well-known orator and leader of the abolitionist movement and Union Civil War effort. Douglass works with Brown and encourages the raid on Harpers Ferry,...

Daveed Diggs and Wyatt Russell have joined “The Good Lord Bird,” Ethan Hawke’s Showtime drama, the premium cable channel revealed during the Television Critics Association press tour Friday.

Diggs will play Frederick Douglass, the historical figure, orator and leader of the abolitionist movement. “Lodge 49” star Russell will star in several episodes as U.S. Army Officer Jeb Stuart. Hawke executive produces and stars as John Brown.

The eight-part limited event series comes from Blumhouse Television and is based on the novel of the same name by James McBride. It is set to premiere in February.

According to Showtime, “The Good Lord Bird” is told from the point of view of Onion (Joshua Johnson-Lionel), a fictional enslaved boy, who is part of Brown’s motley crew of abolitionist soldiers during the time of Bleeding Kansas, eventually participating in the famous 1859 raid on the Army depot at Harpers Ferry. Brown’s raid...

In his first major foray into television, filmmaker Albert Hughes has signed on to executive produce and direct multiple episodes of Showtime limited series The Good Lord Bird, starring Ethan Hawke.

The Good Lord Bird, based on James McBride’s 2013 novel, is told from the point of view of Onion, an enslaved teenager who becomes a member in Brown’s motley family during the time of Bleeding Kansas, eventually participating in the famous 1859 raid on the Army depot at Harpers Ferry. Brown’s raid failed to initiate the slave revolt he intended, but was the instigating event that started the Civil War.

Hawke stars as 19th-century abolitionist John Brown and is co-writing and executive producing with Mark Richard.

“Albert Hughes is an incredible addition to The Good Lord Bird,” said Gary Levine, President of Entertainment,...

Albert Hughes is stepping into the director’s chair of the upcoming Showtime limited series “The Good Lord Bird,” Variety has learned exclusively.

Hughes takes over directing multiple episodes of the series from Anthony Hemingway, who departed the project due to scheduling conflicts. Hughes, who will also executive produce the series, will make his television directing debut on “The Good Lord Bird.”

“Albert Hughes is an incredible addition to ‘The Good Lord Bird,’” said Gary Levine, president of entertainment for Showtime. “We are so pleased to meld Albert’s intelligence, talent and perspective with the remarkable creative team that is adapting James McBride’s wildly imaginative and profound novel into a singular Showtime limited series.”

The series is based on the novel of the same name by James McBride, and will star Ethan Hawke as 19th-century abolitionist John Brown. Hawke is also slated to co-write and executive produce the project...

Coming on the heels of the post-Scream slasher movie renaissance, director Geoffrey Wright’s 2000 effort Cherry Falls had a difficult journey to find an audience. Rejected for an R rating by the MPAA despite several rounds of cuts, the movie was unable to secure theatrical distribution and wound up premiering in an even more truncated form in the States on the USA Network in 2000 (it received a theatrical release overseas). Over the course of the next 15 years, though, the movie developed a well-deserved cult audience who recognized it for being one of the better slashers to come out of that second wave.

Someone is killing teenagers in Cherry Falls, Virginia. Sheriff Brent Marken (Michael Biehn) is desperate to catch the killer and protect his teenage daughter Jody (Brittany Murphy). She’s just broken up with her boyfriend (Gabriel Mann) and is feeling particularly vulnerable—even more so when she...

March’s home entertainment releases are ending on a quiet note, as we’ve only six titles arriving on Blu-ray and DVD this Tuesday. Scream Factory has their Cherry Falls and Murders in the Rue Morgue / The Dunwich Horror double feature Blus for you guys to look forward to, and Vinegar Syndrome is keeping quite busy themselves with three different releases: Frightmare, Pigs, and their Revenge of the Virgins / Teenage Zombies double feature. Last but certainly not least, the Christopher Lee cult classic The City of the Dead is also getting the HD treatment on March 29th as well.

Cherry Falls (Scream Factory, Blu-ray)

A fiendish take on the teen thriller genre, where there’s a method to a killer’s madness, and only one naughty way to insure you’re not the next victim in the town of Cherry Falls. Dark secrets, darker motivations, and the blackest...

With a killer on the loose in a small town in Virginia, it’s “lose your innocence… or lose your life” for the locals. On March 29th, Scream Factory will release Cherry Falls (2000) on Blu-ray, and we’ve been provided with three copies to give away.

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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive (1) Blu-ray copy of Cherry Falls.

How to Enter: For a chance to win, email contest@dailydead.com with the subject “Cherry Falls Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.

Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on April 3rd. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States. Only one entry per household will be accepted.

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From Shout! Factory: “A serial killer is stalking the peaceful town of Cherry Falls. At first, it seems that he is just targeting teenagers, but...

Going against Randy Meeks’ rules for surviving a horror film, the killer in Cherry Falls (2000) seems to only target virgins. Ahead of its March 29th Blu-ray release from Scream Factory, Cherry Falls is teased in high-definition clips and a trailer.

From Shout! Factory: “A serial killer is stalking the peaceful town of Cherry Falls. At first, it seems that he is just targeting teenagers, but after the third killing it becomes clear that all the victims have been virgins. When the town’s students hear about this, they realize that there is only one way to protect themselves and begin planning a “Pop Your Cherry” party where they will all lose their virginities together. Meanwhile, Jodi (Brittany Murphy, Clueless, Sin City), the virtuous daughter of the town’s sheriff (Michael Biehn, Aliens, Grindhouse), decides to take matters into her own hands and trap the killer herself.

This chiller is directed...

Cherry Falls, starring the late Brittany Murphy, is getting the Blu-ray treatment courtesy of Scream Factory on March 29th! Also: a trailer for Darling, The Eyes of My Mother acquisition news, Nitehawk Cinema's programming schedule for March, Baskin release details, and Everlasting at the Nevermore Film Festival.

Cherry Falls: Press Release: "Lose your innocence…or lose your life. On March 29th, 2016, Scream Factory presents teen thriller Cherry Falls in its Blu-ray debut packed with new extras including audio commentary with Geoffrey Wright and interviews with writer/co-executive producer Ken Selden and producer Marshall Persinger.

A serial killer is stalking the peaceful town of Cherry Falls. At first, it seems that he is just targeting teenagers, but after the third killing, it becomes clear that all the victims have been virgins. When the town's students hear about this, they realize that there is only one way to protect themselves and...

Sundance TV is combining Mad Men's Don Draper with Rip Van Winkle. The cable network is developing Crack in the Sky, a drama about a Don Draper-type who falls asleep in 1962 and wakes up in 2012, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The drama hails from E. Max Frye (Band of Brothers, Where the Money Is), who will pen the script and exec produce alongside Deborah Spera (Army Wives, Criminal Minds) and Maria Grasso (Ricochet). The Sony Pictures Television drama will be produced by Marshall Persinger (Army Wives, Rectify) via Spera and Grasso's Sony Pictures Television-based One-Two

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Exclusive: Lifetime has renewed its flagship series, Army Wives and Drop Dead Diva. Army Wives has been picked up for a fifth season, while Drop Dead Diva has been renewed for a third season. Both series have received 13-episode orders for a 2011 premiere. "Army Wives and Drop Dead Diva have lead Lifetime’s charge in scripted programming and are key components to our success," said Nancy Dubuc, president and Gm of Lifetime and History, adding that series' renewal "allows us to launch our next generation of scripted series." Under Dubuc, who took over Lifetime in the spring, the cable network has ordered 3 pilots, Against the Wall, Exit 13 and an untitled cop drama from Drop Dead Diva creator Josh Berman. The network will certainly use Army Wives and Drop Dead Diva as launching pads for any of the 3 that are picked up to series. While it has slipped from the blockbuster...

Lifetime is taking another step toward launching an "Army Wives" spinoff, casting Gabrielle Union in a pivotal role and planning an "embedded pilot" that will air this season.

The network has been developing a "Wives"-inspired crime drama during recent months under executive vp entertainment JoAnn Alfano. Now the project is moving to the next level, with Lifetime airing a special "Wives" episode near the end of the current fourth season that will set the stage to launch the potential series.

In the episode, "Wives" regular Pamela Moran (Brigid Brannagh) returns to her former career and becomes a detective with the Atlanta police department. Union will play her partner, Detective Gina Holt.

Union recently played Zoey in ABC's "FlashForward" and also was featured in NBC's "Life." She is repped by UTA and Jeff Morrone.

Embedded pilots have become an increasingly common way to shoot without significantly adding extra costs. "Wives...

Lifetime has renewed its signature drama "Army Wives" for a fourth season to launch in 2010.

The 18-episode pickup comes four months ahead of the third-season premiere of "Army Wives" in June.

"Army Wives" is Lifetime's highest-rated series ever and cable's top drama series among women 18-49.

"This early pickup -- even prior to the Season 3 premiere -- is a true testament to our commitment and support of this great show," Lifetime executive vp JoAnn Alfano said.

"Army Wives" follows the struggles, dreams and friendships of a diverse group of women -- and one man -- living with their spouses and families on an active army post. The series, which is filming its third season in Charleston, S.C., stars Kim Delaney, Sally Pressman, Brigid Brannagh, Brian McNamara, Sterling K. Brown, Wendy Davis, Drew Fuller, Terry Serpico, Catherine Bell and recently upped regular Katelyn Pippy.

"Army Wives" is produced by ABC Studios...