But before Winston might even think of lording over this lodging for elite assassins, he has some very deadly business to tend to, involving the Continental’s current boss (played by Mel Gibson).

Source: https://tvline.com/previews/the-continental-preview-john-wick-prequel-series-young-winston-charon-1235045289/

It was hardly a huge surprise that Sinatra would turn down the role, so hard offers were already prepared for two other action stars - Clint Eastwood (57 at the time) and Mel Gibson (31).

Source: https://www.joe.ie/movies-tv/die-hard-anniversary-christmas-778020

Pictured: On the set of Braveheart with Mel Gibson, right, when the brothers shared a close relationship.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/galleries/article-12108007/Mel-Gibsons-younger-brother-Donal-reveals-bitter-rift.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The Krewe of Endymion, organizers of the New Orleans Mardi Gras, on Sunday rescinded its invitation to actor-director Mel Gibson to take the prestigious post of co-Grand Marshal of its 2023 Mardi Gras parade – only 16 hours after crowning him.

Source: https://www.jewishpress.com/news/jewish-news/new-orleans-annual-mardi-gras-parade-dumps-mel-gibson/2023/01/10/

The miniseries, with Mel Gibson, is upcoming on Peacock.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/03/27/john-wick-chapter-4-comes-out-blazing-with-73-5m-2/