Showtime’s American Gigolo, starring Jon Bernthal and scheduled to premiere on Friday, September 9 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, reimagins one of the most iconic films of the 1980s. The 2022 adaptation, created by David Hollander, takes place 15 years after the wrongful arrest of Julian Kaye, as he tries to find his way into the sex business in modern-day Los Angeles. Follow Kaye as he navigates his complicated relationships and attempts to reconcile with his ex Michelle Stratton, his troubled mother and the people who stabbed him in the back and sentenced him to prison. Everything you need to know about Showtime’s new crime drama is here.
Everything we know about American Gigolo, including its release date, cast, and crew.
American Gigolo will premiere on Showtime on Friday, September 9 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. The recurring cast includes Wayne Brady as Lorenzo and Laura Liguori as Elizabeth Shannon House, as well as Jon Bernthal as Julian Kaye, Gabriel LaBelle as young Julian Kaye, Gretchen Mol as Michelle, and Rosie O’Donnell in the series. as Detective Sunday, Lizzie Brocheré as Isabelle, and Leland Orser as Richard Stratton.
According to the official synopsis of the series:
“Follow Julian Kaye after he was unjustly released from prison after 15 years as he struggles to get his footing back in the s*x business in today’s Los Angeles and navigate his difficult relationships.”
American Gigolo is produced by Jon Bernthal and executive produced by David Hollander, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman and KristieAnne Reed.
More about American Gigolo: Trailer and inspiration for the series
In July, the official American Gigolo trailer debuted, providing insight into Julian Kaye’s search for who was responsible for his 15-year sentence. He also hinted at the character’s burgeoning romance with Michelle, whose husband may have set him up. The series received a 10-episode pre-order in June and will be available to watch on Showtime, with new episodes being released weekly. The Showtime TV version of American Gigolo was primarily inspired by the 1980 film, in which Richard Gere played Julian Kaye, a Los Angeles hotshot gunman who has an expensive life as a pop star. high-paid prostitutes.
Kaye has it all: Giorgio Armani suits, a Mercedes, and a steady stream of wealthy, older women who want to have a good time, that is, until he is unjustly accused. about a murder he didn’t commit, and no one is willing to help prove his innocence except a frustrated politician. wife and non-paying partner Michelle Stratton. Paul Schrader directed the 1980 film influenced by European art cinema. In the crime drama, Schrader combines the hotter side of sex with the dangers of wealth. The film is an elegant depiction of a joy-seeking, emotionless person who immerses himself in high-class life in Los Angeles with no regard for the consequences, only to be unwittingly drawn to one person.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, producer Jerry Bruckheimer talked about his collaboration with Paramount on a remake of the 1980 film:
“With its signature noir style, American Gigolo remains a deeply engaging psychological thriller and I’m excited to work with it.” [Paramount CEO] Brad [Grey] And [Paramount TV president] Amy [Powell] about making it into a TV series.”
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