Ian McShane on ‘The Continental’: A Dissent Against Franchising Stunts in Hollywood.
McShane, who played Winston Scott in the John Wick franchise, has been quite vocal regarding Hollywood’s obsession with creating and expanding franchises. His most recent comments, shared by MovieWeb, vent towards The Continental, the Peacock show that is set in the 1970s depicting the origins of the fictional hotel. Such blunt opinions by McShane seem to narrate his dissatisfaction with the situation at hand which some might consider a cash grab.
The Idea of a “Room-Sagger” Spin-Off
McShane is not one to shy away from giving his opinions neither in relation to his projects nor The Continental when promoting his new film American Star. He ridiculed the idea of the series as unrelated to the main John Wick movies and frowned at it for being a classical case of industrial approach from Hollywood to fruitful franchises. He stated that it was “a terrible disappointment” and American audiences would never understand it, particularly the British TV series starring Trevor from All American.
“No, I wouldn’t watch it. I don’t want to. Nobody. I don’t think even Keanu saw it, nor Chad. It didn’t relate to our movies whatsoever. It’s just some TV company rushing with some saga throttle opportunity to make some cash.”
The two went on and on, with a mechanical vision to concentrate on other details of the production and continue exposing the actual scum How these series spin-offs and continued proliferation of the OTT industry came about, explaining how whom why McShane never ceased to wonder.
“They never asked us anything, so why should I? Am I interested in watching it? As for the series, their delusion, presumption of arrogance selling such a series goes beyond my imagination, hence I wish them all the best.
So, it came and then it is gone, right?”*
A Short Tout In A Spin-off Unfortunately Failed To Perform Packing
On the whole, The Continental than the mainline John Wick films was not impressive in any way to give an impact. The prequel had high hopes, but it was nowhere close to both of the audience and critics alike. The quality of the show and its place within the franchise did not come close to the expectations that the movies had created.
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What Then Is On The Future of ‘John Wick’ Universe?
Nevertheless, the fifth with John Wick series has received mixed viewpoints:
- John Wick 5: A mainline series is currently under production, fifth edition of the primary collection.
- Ballerina: One of the series’ spinoff movies depicts the John Wick universe with Ana de Armas.
- Animated Series: Other speculations talk about the possibility of an animated sequel or series, broadening the scope of the saga.
For good or for bad, the John Wick franchise has become the poster child of Hollywood’s hunger for exploiting successful IP’s.
Conclusion
Ian McShane focuses on Creator’s new direction, along with the comments, the struggle of their work abuse interpreting their work in others’ domains.
Although The Continental sought to widen the horizons of John Wick, it in the end underscores the difficulty of achieving a good quality and faithful representation of the original in offshoots.