The Unveiling: Discover the Age of John Wick Characters in The Continental Show

Warning: Major spoilers for The Continental episode 1 "Brothers In Arms - Night 1" below!

Summary

Winston Scott's age in The Continental is estimated to be around 30, considering his age in the original John Wick movie and the show's timeline set in the late '70s.

Based on his manager Cormac's reference to Charon as a teenager, it can be concluded that Charon is approximately 18 years old in The Continental. He would be approaching his 50s during the events depicted in the film series.

Uncle Charlie, portrayed by actor Peter Greene, is estimated to be around 45 years old in The Continental. Considering that Greene played the role in his late 50s, Uncle Charlie would be in his late 70s to early 80s in the John Wick films.

The main characters from the John Wick movies hold significant roles in Peacock's The Continental, which is set in the 1970s. However, their ages during this prequel are a mystery. Mr. Wick has undoubtedly endured many hardships throughout the first four movies. At the end of Chapter 4, he manages to secure his freedom but sadly meets his demise after finding a sense of redemption. This surprising turn of events puts the franchise in an intriguing position. While the studio wants to continue profiting from its success, both Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski appear satisfied with letting the character rest in peace.

Regardless of the possibility of a potential John Wick: Chapter 5, the series is set to continue with more offerings. Ana de Armas will be the lead in the movie spinoff Ballerina, with a special appearance by Wick himself. On the other hand, The Continental will be the franchise's first installment without Wick, as it is set in the late '70s. However, a few recognizable characters from the movies will make appearances in their younger versions. If there is a second season of The Continental, it is possible that additional characters, such as a young John Wick, could also make appearances.

Winston Scott Is Approximately 30 Years Old In The Continental

The movies excel in world-building and lore, delving into the captivating legend of "Baba Yaga" himself, John Wick, along with exploring the intriguing history of the Continental Hotel and the enigmatic High Table. However, one area where the films fall short is in providing concrete dates or the ages of its characters. While the first three films unfold within a few weeks, Chapter 4 takes place approximately six to eight months after the events of Chapter 3. Strangely, there is no mention of the specific year in which these movies are set, nor any indication of the ages of characters like John or Winston.

Nevertheless, with some careful detective work, it may be possible to ascertain Winston's age. In the films, Winston, portrayed by Ian McShane, made his debut at the ripe age of 72 when the original film was released in 2014. Furthermore, he mentions having been in charge of the hotel for approximately 35 years in John Wick.

The Continental's opening scene is set in 1955, where Winston's age appears to be around 10 years old. This suggests that he was born around 1945. The show takes place in the late '70s, indicating that Winston would be in his early 30s during the series. As for the movies, he would be in his late 60s. In reality, the actor who portrays young Winston, Colin Woodell, is 31 years old.

Charon Is Approximately 18 Years Old In The Continental

Lance Reddick, the beloved late actor, portrayed the character Charon in the original film when he was 52 years old. Charon serves as the devoted concierge of the Continental in the film series, demonstrating unwavering loyalty to Winston. Unfortunately, this loyalty ultimately leads to Charon's demise in Chapter 4. Additionally, Charon forms a peculiar friendship with John. To get a better sense of Charon's age, we can turn to the prequel miniseries, where the role is taken on by Ayomide Adegun, a rising star known for his performance in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. In real life, Ayomide is a young talent of 24 years old.

Charlie Is Approximately 45 Years Old In The Continental

Moreover, when Cormac (played by Mel Gibson) introduces Charon in The Continental, he specifically identifies him as "a teenager." This implies that Charon is at least 18 to 19 years old during the events of the series and therefore approaching his 50s in the movies. Additionally, the series delves into the initial encounter between Winston and Charon, revealing a clear connection between the two individuals.

For fans of John Wick, Uncle Charlie is a hidden gem. In the original film, right after Wick defeats the group of 12 assassins who infiltrated his home, he contacts a special number and discreetly arranges for a "dinner reservation" for the twelve deceased. Charlie, portrayed by David Patrick Kelly from The Warriors, along with his team, then arrive and silently remove the twelve bodies, for which John pays with 12 gold coins. Charlie also makes an appearance in The Continental, this time played by Peter Greene from The Usual Suspects. Charlie and Winston share a personal bond, suggesting that Charlie had a close friendship with John's father.

Determining Charlie's age in the prequel is more challenging compared to Winston's. Despite The Continental and the first John Wick being separated by a span of 35 years or more, Greene portrayed Charlie in his late 50s, while Kelly was in his early 60s. The character is evidently intended to be older than Winston as well. Assuming he is at least 10–15 years senior, it would position him in his mid-40s during the miniseries and in his late 70s to early 80s throughout his appearances in the John Wick franchise.