A male escort named Julian Kaye (Jon Bernthal) is searching for the truth after spending 15 years in jail for being found guilty of a wrongful murder. The 1980 American movie American Gigolo served as the inspiration for the television series American Gigolo.
Is “American Gigolo: Season 1” based on a true story?
“American Gigolo: Season 1” is not based on a true story. How can the iconic 1980s neo-noir American Gigolo, starring Richard Gere as a high-end male escort Julian Kaye who is accused of killing a client, be updated while yet seeming fresh? Start by removing the film’s cheerful conclusion.
In this eight-part television series, Julian (Jon Bernthal of We Own This City) serves 15 years in jail until Detective Sunday (Rosie O’Donnell), who originally sentenced him, informs him that a hitman’s confession on his deathbed has cleared his name.
In this series adaptation of the 1980 motion picture of the same name, Julian Kaye (Jon Bernthal) strives to rebuild his life and discover who is to blame for his incorrect conviction for murder after serving a 15-year prison term.
[On-demand and Showtime app premieres on September 9, 2022, and Showtime network premieres on September 11, 2022].