The Ultimate Guide to Decoding the Epic John Wick 3 Scene at The Continental
The Continental's Matrix Easter Egg pays homage to Keanu Reeves' iconic career, delivering a clever reference that adds depth to Winston's character in John Wick 3
Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Continental episode 1.
Summary
In The Continental episode 1, there are references to The Matrix and John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, establishing connections, Easter eggs, and links between the John Wick movies. Notably, the line "guns, lots of guns" spoken by Winston in The Continental episode 1 is significant as it connects to John Wick 3 and provides insight into Winston's reaction when Wick later repeats the same phrase.
The reference to "guns, lots of guns" in The Continental not only pays homage to The Matrix but also serves as a meta nod to Keanu Reeves' exceptional career in action movies.
In the first episode of The Continental, Winston Scott's character makes a reference to The Matrix, which also helps to clarify a scene from John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. Serving as a prequel to the John Wick movies, The Continental takes place primarily in 1970s New York and focuses on the events that take place within the renowned hotel. While the Continental hotel chain has been featured extensively in the four John Wick films, The Continental delves even deeper into its origin story, specifically exploring the character of Winston Scott, portrayed by Ian McShane in the original movies.
Winston's "Guns, Lots Of Guns" Line Explains His Smile At The Quote In John Wick 3
The Continental's place in the John Wick universe ensures numerous references to its predecessor. The series delves into the criminal underworld, includes familiar villains from the John Wick films, and establishes multiple connections, Easter eggs, and links to the four movies it precedes. However, the most significant homage to John Wick occurs in the ending of Episode 1 of The Continental, tying not only to a previous Keanu Reeves franchise but also to John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum.
The connection to John Wick 3 is evident in the final line uttered in The Continental episode 1. Following the tragic demise of his brother Frankie, Winston escorts Yen, Frankie's wife, who is wounded, to Lou and Miles' dojo. These two gun dealers had previously aided Winston in the episode. Upon Lou opening the door, Winston asserts his need for "guns, lots of guns," declaring his determination to seek vengeance against Cormac, portrayed by Mel Gibson, who is the manager of the Continental and orchestrated the relentless pursuit of Frankie.
The Continental's Matrix Easter Egg Honors 24 Years Of Keanu Reeves’ Legendary Career
This line in the John Wick series would have evoked a knowing smile from anyone familiar with it, especially considering that it was also spoken in John Wick 3. Towards the end of the film, the older character Winston asks John what he requires, and John responds with the exact same words. In John Wick: Chapter 3, after hearing the line, Winston flashes a smile, presumably recalling the time when he had uttered those same words that appeared to mark the beginning of his journey towards becoming the manager of the New York Continental.
In addition to its obvious connection to John Wick 3, Winston's reference to "guns, lots of guns" also links back to The Matrix. This line in John Wick: Chapter 3 serves as an Easter egg paying homage to the renowned 1999 action film. The significance behind this connection lies not only in Keanu Reeves' role in The Matrix but also in the prominent role of John Wick director Chad Stahelski, who served as Reeves' stunt double for Neo in the first film and as the martial arts coordinator in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.
The Continental, in its tribute to The Matrix in John Wick 3, goes beyond just honoring it. It now not only references The Matrix but also reflects Reeves' remarkable action movie career. Additionally, the expanded explanation and context given in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum enhance Winston's iconic line from The Continental episode 1, "guns, lots of guns." Catch new episodes of The Continental on Peacock every Friday.
