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American Gigolo: Release Date, Trailer, and more!

Showtime is bringing a new show, American Gigolo, which is an American drama television series. It is based on the 1980 film of the same name written and directed by Paul Schrader.

It is developed by David Hollander and produced by Paramount Television Studios and Jerry Bruckheimer Television. Hollander is also the executive producer alongside Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman, and KristieAnne Reed.

So, what is the release date of the series? What is the plot? Who will play the lead roles? Keep reading to know further details.

American Gigolo Release Date

Principal photography for the series began in Los Angeles on July 12, 2021. However, the release date of the series has is yet to be confirmed.

For now, we can expect it to release in late 2022 or early 2023. On June 15, 2021, it was announced that the series will have 10 episodes.

American Gigolo Plot and Cast

Plot details for the Bernthal-led American Gigolo series have also been revealed by Showtime. The new series is a present-day reimagining of the iconic 1980 film.

Schrader’s feature followed Gere’s Julian as he went from in-demand Los Angeles gigolo to the prime suspect in the murder of a high-powered businessman’s wife.

Bernthal plays Julian Kaye, who is introduced 15 years after he’s been arrested for murder and struggling to find his footing in the modern-day Los Angeles sex industry while seeking the truth about the set-up that sent him to prison all those years ago and also hoping to reconnect with Michelle, his one true love played by Gretchen Mol.

Cast also includes Rosie O’Donnell (SMILF) as homicide Detective Sunday, Lizzie Brocheré (Falling Water) as sex work ring heiress Isabelle, Gabriel LaBelle (Dead Shack) as a younger version of Julian named Johnny, and Leland Orser (Ray Donovan) as Richard Stratton, a self-made tech billionaire. Wayne Brady (The Wayne Brady Show) guest stars as Lorenzo, Julian’s best friend and mentor.