Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, and Taraji P. Henson to Lead Star-Studded Cast in “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist”

A star-studded ensemble cast has been announced for the upcoming series “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,” which promises to bring to life one of the most thrilling true-crime stories in Atlanta’s history. Based on the acclaimed iHeart true-crime podcast, the series will feature Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Chloe Bailey, Don Cheadle, and Terrence Howard.

“Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” follows the infamous story of an armed robbery that took place on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight. The heist not only transformed the life of one man but also played a pivotal role in shaping Atlanta into the “Black Mecca.”

Kevin Hart stars as Chicken Man, a hustler who hosts a lavish afterparty celebrating Ali’s victory, attended by some of the nation’s wealthiest individuals. The night takes a dramatic turn with the most audacious heist in Atlanta’s criminal history. Chicken Man, suspected of orchestrating the robbery, is determined to clear his name and seeks to convince his old adversary, J.D. Hudson, played by Don Cheadle, a trailblazing Black detective in the city’s newly desegregated police force.

The principal cast includes:

• Kevin Hart as “Chicken Man”
• Samuel L. Jackson as “Frank Moten”
• Taraji P. Henson as “Vivian Thomas”
• Don Cheadle as “JD Hudson”
• Terrence Howard as “Cadillac Richie”

Additionally, the series boasts a notable lineup of guest stars including Chloe Bailey as “Lena Mosley,” Marsha Stephanie Blake as “Delores Hudson,” Dexter Darden as “Muhammad Ali,” Lori Harvey as “Lola Falana,” and Sinqua Walls as “McKinley Rogers.”

Shaye Ogbonna, known for his work on “Penguin,” “The Chi,” and “God’s Country,” serves as the creator, writer, showrunner, and executive producer. He is joined by showrunner and executive producer Jason Horwitch of “Echo 3” and “The Calling.” Kevin Hart also steps into an executive producer role, alongside Will Packer and Sabrina Wind for Will Packer Media, and Bryan Smiley and Mike Stein for Hartbeat.

Other executive producers include Conal Byrne and Carrie Lieberman for iHeartPodcasts, Jeff Keating of Doghouse Pictures, LLC, Lars Jacobson, Erika L. Johnson, and Mike Daniels. Craig Brewer, acclaimed for “Empire” and “Dolemite Is My Name,” will direct several key episodes, including the premiere.

“Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” is set to begin production at Assembly Studios in Atlanta, with Universal Television LLC, a division of Universal Studio Group, overseeing the project.

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