Mel Gibson reportedly attached to 'John Wick' prequel series

The Continental just landed a monumental star.

Variety is reporting that Mel Gibson will star in the forthcoming John Wick prequel series, which was first revealed as a collaboration between Lionsgate and Starz in early 2018. 

"The Continental will be set in the John Wick universe, focusing on the inner workings of the exclusive Continental Hotel which serves as a refuge for assassins," Deadline relayed at the time.

The series adaptation of the blockbuster film franchise is set for three installments, with director Albert Hughes signed on to direct two episodes.

"Continental, which is set in the unique hotel for assassins in the Wick movies, was initially envisioned as spinoff series but was redeveloped as a three-night event series with movie length and movie budgets," per The Hollywood Reporter in July. "The installments are to run about 90 minutes in length and, according to sources, have budgets upwards of $20 million."

Keanu Reeves has starred as the titular hitman since the original 2014 John Wick film. John Wick: Chapter 2 followed in 2017 and then John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum in 2019, while Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 in the works.