Shantaram, the latest Apple TV+ series, will premiere on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 12:01 AM ET. The series is based on the book of the same name by Gregory David Roberts. The film is about a bank robber who escapes from Australia and arrives in Bombay in the 1980s.
Charlie Hunnam starred in the film, while many others played important supporting roles. Without further ado, read on to learn more about the story, what to expect, and other information about the show ahead of its release.
Shantaram: trailer, plot and additional info
On September 14, 2022, Apple TV released an official trailer for the series, offering an insight into the tumultuous life of main character Lin, played by Charlie Hunnam. His various trials and tribulations after moving to India are briefly mentioned. Overall, the trailer maintains the raw tension and conveys well the attitude of 1980s Bombay. Viewers can also see many of the people Lin met after arriving in India and how they influenced his life. he. According to Apple TV+ Press, the official show synopsis is as follows:
Shantaram, based on the global bestseller by Gregory David Roberts, portrays a fugitive named Lin Ford (Charlie Hunnam) who tries to lose himself in the brilliant and chaotic Bombay of the 1980s.
The summary goes on to say:
“Alone in an unfamiliar city, Lin seeks to escape the difficulties he is trying to avoid in this new area. Lin must choose between freedom and love and the complications that come with it after falling in love with a mysterious and seductive woman named Karla.”
Fans can expect a gripping action drama with plenty of breathtaking plot twists and compelling characters based on the description and trailer. Fans of mob dramas like The Sopranos, The Wire and Crossover will definitely enjoy Shantaram, which promises a mix of action and drama.
The show will premiere with three episodes on October 14, 2022, and will follow its usual weekly structure thereafter, with a new episode being released every Friday. The first season consists of 12 episodes, each lasting about an hour.
A sneak peek at the cast of Shantaram
Lin, played by Charlie Hunnam, is the main character of Shantaram. In the clip, he appears promising and amazing, easily conveying the tension, restlessness, and madness that surrounds his character. An excellent performance is expected from the actor.
Besides Shantaram, TV viewers will remember Hunnam from Sons of Anarchy as Jax Teller. He has also appeared on the television shows Undeclared, Queer as Folk and Young American. His notable film roles include Crimson Peak, Green Street and Nicholas Nickleby. Notable supporting roles with Charlie Hunnam include:
- Marty Nightingale is played by Richard Roxburgh.
- Kavita is played by Radhika Apte.
- Khader Khan is played by Alexander Siddig.
- Wally Nightingale is played by David Field.
- Karla Saaranen is played by Antonia Desplat.
While the co-creators and executive producers are Eric Warren Singer and Steve Lightfoot, Lightfoot is the host of the show. Behind Her Eyes, Hannibal and Marvel’s The Punisher are some of Lightfoot’s most famous works.
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