Executive-produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Sky reveals the pulse-pounding teaser trailer for the upcoming crime drama, Fightland.
Sky has released the first teaser trailer for Fightland, the upcoming family crime drama from Executive Producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. It is set against London’s boxing scene. Moreover, Fightland premieres this summer on Sky and streaming service NOW.
Executive-produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, the series is a gripping story of redemption, betrayal, and brutal ambition – in and out of the ring. With edge-of-your-seat action and a gritty setting populated by dangerous characters, this is a world of money and power never seen before. Furthermore, Fightland marks Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s first internationally produced show. It is produced through G-Unit Film & Television.
THE PREMISE
On the night that British-born boxer Duke Kilroy (Howard Charles) becomes world heavyweight champion, a vicious assault leaves his brother, Calvin, dead. Duke is devastated. His reaction in the aftermath costs him eight years in a U.S. prison. Upon his release, and after having made a sinister discovery, Duke returns home seeking vengeance against the man he believes set him up. That man is the criminal kingpin and former promoter, Kingsley Marshall (Nicholas Pinnock). However, Kingsley has vanished. This leaves his children and wife, Joy (Deborah Ayorinde), to pick up the pieces. Also, Joy happens to be the love of Duke’s life.
Working with a cartel desperate to control London’s drug market, Duke begins a high-risk game of infiltrating Kingsley’s empire to destroy it from within. He also hopes to smoke out his enemy. Amidst a volatile criminal landscape, competing influences threaten to pull him off course. As a result, Duke will need to channel everything that made him a champion fighter. He must use those skills in his bloody pursuit to win the ultimate victory – revenge for his brother.
In addition to Charles, Pinnock, and Ayorinde, Fightland stars Anita-Joy Uwajeh as Cebella “Cece” Marshall, Charles Babalola as Ezekiel “Zeek” Marshall, Tahirah Sharif as Kim Harper, Tyler Conti as Justin “Jay” Hall, and Richard Pepple as Gary “Gazzer” Kilroy.
BEHIND THE SERIES
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson executive-produces through his G-Unit Film & Television, along with Francis Hopkinson (Wallander, Bancroft) and Kate Leadbetter (Woman in White, Catherine the Great) of Expanded Media, who also produce. The series comes from creators Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan and Marlon Smith. They also take on roles as executive producers and writers. Showrunners Damione Macedon and Raphael Jackson Jr. contribute their experience from projects like Power, BMF, and Genius: MLK/X as executive producers and writers as well. Otto Bathurst, known for his work on Peaky Blinders, directs and executive produces the first two episodes.
Facundo Bailez, Head of Acquisitions, and Rachel McCartney, Acquisitions Manager, secured the series for Sky as part of their ongoing partnership with STARZ.
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