American Gigolo is transferring full steam forward at Showtime.
As we speak, the premium cabler introduced a sequence order for a 10-episode reboot, which is written and directed by Emmy nominee David Hollander (Ray Donovan).
Jerry Bruckheimer, who produced the unique movie, will govt produce with Jonathan Littman and KristieAnne Reed.
Bernthal additionally serves as a producer. The undertaking is a manufacturing of Paramount Tv Studios.
American Gigolo is a present-day reimagining of the long-lasting 1980 movie.
Bernthal will play Julian Kaye, who’s launched 18 years after being arrested for homicide and struggling to seek out his footing within the modern-day Los Angeles intercourse trade.
This occurs whereas in search of the reality in regards to the set-up that despatched him to jail all these years in the past and likewise hoping to reconnect with Michelle, his one real love.
“In case you haven’t already fallen beneath the spell of Jon Bernthal, prepare,” stated Showtime president Gary Levine in an announcement.
“Jon completely owns the display along with his searing, brooding, and susceptible efficiency on this modern model of American Gigolo.”
“David Hollander brilliantly reimagines the seductive authentic movie, confronting the thriller, the exhilaration, and the hazard of our deepest needs.”
The forged additionally consists of Rosie O’Donnell as murder Detective Sunday, Lizzie Brocheré as intercourse work ring heiress Isabelle, and Gabriel LaBelle as a youthful model of Julian named Johnny.
The forged is rounded out by Gretchen Mol, Leland Orser, and Wayne Brady.
American Gigolo is poised to be one other hit undertaking for Bernthal, whose credit embody The Peanut Butter Falcon, The Punisher, Widows, Child Driver, Wind River, and The Accountant.
His different roles embody Daredevil, Present Me a Hero, Sicario, Me and Earl and the Dying Woman, The Wolf of Wall Avenue, The Walking Dead, and Rampart.
American Gigolo has been within the works for over a yr at Showtime, with the streamer saying the next 16 months in the past when the pilot was ordered.
“American Gigolo comes with all of the sizzle you’d count on, but it surely additionally presents a deep dive into the difficult waters of relationships and sexuality in 2020,” stated Levine in March 2020.
“We’ve assembled an ‘A’ crew to adapt this iconic film right into a SHOWTIME sequence with the expertise and magnetism of Jon Bernthal, the beautiful filmmaking and showrunning of David Hollander, the legendary Jerry Bruckheimer and our new sister studio, Paramount.”
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