Samuel L Jackson’s new crime drama brings Britain home

Fight Night: Million Dollar Heistnew crime series starring Samuel Jackson And Kevin HartIt appeared before audiences in England.

Eight-part series The film tells the story of an armed robbery that took place on the night of Muhammad Ali’s comeback fight in 1970; This event also affected the city of Atlanta.

Following its release on Peacock in the US last month (September 5), UK viewers have been left wondering where they can watch the limited series, and although no release date has now been specified, it has now been confirmed that the home of the series will be ITVX. announced.

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“Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist tells the infamous story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight not only changed one man’s life, but ultimately turned Atlanta into a ‘Black Mecca’ .” The logline says:

“A conman named Chicken Man (Hart) hosts an after-party to celebrate the fight with a guest list of the nation’s richest, and the night ends with the most brazen underworld heist in Atlanta history.

“The Chicken Man, suspected of masterminding the crime, is determined to clear his name, but he must convince his old enemy J.D. Hudson (Don Cheadle), one of the first Black detectives on the city’s desegregated police force, who is tasked with bringing those responsible to justice. justice.”

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In addition HartFeaturing Jackson and Cheadle, the series’ stacked cast includes Taraji P Henson, Terrence Howard, Chloe Bailey, Dexter Darden and Michael James Shaw, with Shaye Ogbonna serving as showrunner.

Jackson is best known for his role as Nick Fury. Marvel Cinematic UniverseWhile he plays Frank ‘Black Godfather’ Moten in the series, Hart, who recently starred in the series, also Border Regions – also serves as executive producer.

Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist It will air on ITVX in the UK.

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