: a work (such as a novel or a play) whose story precedes that of an earlier work
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His next film will be a prequel to last year's hit movie.
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Since the series ended, the actors have gone on to star in Marvel movies, 'Mission: Impossible' and the upcoming 'It' prequel series
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It's been 10 years, but fans are still seeking Revenge.
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Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 10 May 2025
The show will sit alongside the prequel series on Peacock, which premiered in January 2024 and has been renewed for a second season.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
Corrigan and Walsh are also showrunners on the prequel series.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 May 2025
Rounding out the cast are Kyle Mooney (Saturday Night Live) as the voice of Ted and Tami-Lynn’s adoptive son, Apollo Creed Clubber Lang, and Liz Richman (the Ted prequel series) as Ruth.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 9 May 2025
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Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 10 May 2025
The show will sit alongside the prequel series on Peacock, which premiered in January 2024 and has been renewed for a second season.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
Corrigan and Walsh are also showrunners on the prequel series.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 May 2025
Rounding out the cast are Kyle Mooney (Saturday Night Live) as the voice of Ted and Tami-Lynn’s adoptive son, Apollo Creed Clubber Lang, and Liz Richman (the Ted prequel series) as Ruth.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 9 May 2025
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“Prequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prequel. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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