The Epic Connection: Unveiling Mel Gibson's Secret Role in the John Wick Movies
Mel Gibson's Cormac has no role in the John Wick movies However, there is a connection between Cormac and Winston in the Continental
Summary
Mel Gibson's character, Cormac, does not appear in the John Wick movies. Instead, he portrays the role of the Continental manager in the 1970s, a time period predating the events of the John Wick films.
Cormac, an exclusive character introduced in The Continental, does not appear in the John Wick films, implying his limited influence on the criminal underworld after his involvement with The Continental.
The trailer hints at Cormac's association with Winston, the protagonist of The Continental, as Cormac discloses that Winston's brother pilfered something from him, resulting in Cormac compelling Winston to recover it or endure repercussions from the Continental. The prequel series is expected to explore their connection further, portraying Cormac as a significant adversary for Winston.
The Continental, a prequel series to John Wick, introduces Mel Gibson's character, Cormac. This has sparked speculation about his involvement in the original Wick films. Set in the 1970s, 40 years prior to the first John Wick film, The Continental was conceived by director Chad Stahelski and writer Derek Kolstad as a three-part miniseries centered around Colin Woodell's character, Winston Scott. In the John Wick films, Winston is portrayed by Ian McShane as the manager of the New York branch of the Continental. However, in The Continental series, Winston is depicted as an underworld businessman, while Cormac, portrayed by Mel Gibson, owns the hotel. Given Cormac's significance in the John Wick timeline during The Continental, audiences are curious about his connection to the films and whether he played a role in the original four movies.
Mel Gibson's Cormac Is Not In The John Wick Movies
Despite managing the Continental in the 1970s, Mel Gibson's Cormac did not appear in the John Wick movies. The events of the John Wick films occur about four decades after Cormac's time as the owner of the hotel, so his reign had already ended by then. In the first John Wick film, it is Winston who runs the New York branch of the hotel.
Cormac, being an original character created for The Continental, does not make any appearances or references in the John Wick movies. This implies that his influence on the criminal underworld is minimal following his role in The Continental. However, his connection to the John Wick series lies in his management of the hotel and, most notably, his relationship with Winston.
How Cormac Is Connected To Winston In The Continental
Regarding the connection between Cormac and Winston in The Continental, there are some hints provided in the marketing. In the official trailer, Cormac mentions that Winston's brother stole something from him. Due to their familial tie, Cormac orders Winston to track down his brother and recover the stolen item. If Winston fails, the entire force of the Continental will be unleashed on both brothers.
The extent of Winston's connection to Cormac remains unclear. As The Continental serves as Winston's origin story, it is likely that their relationship develops into a rivalry throughout the three episodes. Eventually, Winston will need to become the manager of the New York Continental, aligning with the timeline of John Wick. This implies that Cormac will play a significant role as a major villain for Winston Scott in the John Wick prequel series, The Continental.
