Kevin Hart Peacock Series ‘Fight Night’ Drops Star-Studded First Trailer

As a movie critic who grew up in Atlanta during the 1970s and was captivated by the electrifying atmosphere surrounding Muhammad Ali’s fights, I am thrilled to see Peacock’s upcoming limited series, “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.” With its all-star cast led by the charismatic Kevin Hart and featuring iconic actors like Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle, and Terrence Howard, this series promises to deliver a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense set against the backdrop of one of the most significant moments in sports history.


The peacock network unveiled the initial teaser for the forthcoming “Fight Night: The Million-Dollar Caper” limited series.

In the star-studded cast of the show, Kevin Hart takes the lead role. He is joined by an impressive roster of actors including Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle, and Terrence Howard. Additionally, there are several notable guest appearances, such as Chloe Bailey, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Dexter Darden, Lori Harvey, and Sinqua Walls.

Watch the full trailer below.

“Fight Night” is inspired by the iHeart true-crime podcast of the same title. This drama series takes place in Atlanta during the late 1970s, specifically the days leading up to Muhammad Ali’s return fight against Jerry Quarry. The show’s tagline reads:

As a cinephile, I’d put it this way: I was thrilled when the notorious hustler Chicken Man (Hart) threw an extravagant afterparty for his victory in the fight, inviting Atlanta’s elite. But the night took an unexpected turn, becoming the scene of the city’s most daring heist by the criminal underworld. With the authorities on my tail, I’m determined to prove my innocence. My greatest challenge? Convincing my long-standing adversary, J.D. Hudson (Cheadle), a pioneering Black detective in Atlanta’s desegregated police force, who is hell-bent on bringing those responsible to justice.

Beginning September 5th, Peacock will debut the new series. Shaye Ogbonna is its creator, while Ogbonna and Jason Horwitch share the role of showrunner. Hart, along with Ogbonna, Horwitch, Bryan Smiley, and Mike Stein from Hartbeat Productions, serve as executive producers. Additionally, Will Packer and Sabrina Wind from Will Packer Media, Conal Byrne and Carrie Lieberman from iHeartPodcasts, Jeff Keating from Doghouse Pictures, and Lars Jacobson, Erika L. Johnson, and Mike Daniels are also executive producers. Craig Brewer, who directed four episodes, is another executive producer. Tiffany Brown and Kenny Burns from Hartbeat Productions co-executive produce. UTV produces the show.

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2024-07-23 18:46