Samuel L Jackson’s new crime drama is streaming in the UK

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heistthe new detective series starring Samuel L Jackson and Kevin Hart, has won over the British public.

The eight-part series depicts an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s homecoming in 1970, an event that had repercussions on the city of Atlanta.

Following its release on Peacock in the US last month (September 5), UK audiences have been wondering where they can watch the limited series, and it has now been confirmed that its home will be ITVX – although it won’t there is no release date. been announced.

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“Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist follows the infamous story of how an armed robbery that occurred on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic homecoming in 1970 not only changed one man’s life, but ultimately transformed Atlanta into “The Black Mecca.”

“When a hustler named Chicken Man (Hart) throws an after-party to celebrate the fight with a guest list of the country’s richest, the night ends in the most brazen criminal heist in the history of Atlanta.

“Suspected of having orchestrated the crime, Chicken Man is determined to clear his name but must convince his old adversary, JD Hudson (Don Cheadle), one of the first black detectives in the city’s desegregated police force, charged with bringing officials at the prison. justice.”

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

Jackson, best known for his role as Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, plays Frank “Black Godfather” Moten in the series, while Hart – who recently starred in Borderlands – is also executive producer.

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist will be broadcast on ITVX in the UK.

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