American Gigolo (TV series)

American Gigolo is an upcoming American drama television series developed by David Hollander, based on the 1980 film of the same name written and directed by Paul Schrader. The series stars Jon Bernthal as Julian Kaye, the main protagonist of the original film, alongside Gretchen Mol, Rosie O'Donnell, Lizzie Brocheré, Gabriel LaBelle, and Leland Orser, and is set to premiere on Showtime.

American Gigolo
Genre
Based onAmerican Gigolo
by Paul Schrader
Developed byDavid Hollander
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Producer
  • Jon Bernthal
Production companies
DistributorParamount Global Distribution Group
Release
Original networkShowtime

Premise

Julian Kaye, 15 years after being arrested for murder and struggling to find his footing in the modern-day Los Angeles sex industry, seeks the truth about the frame that sent him to prison all those years ago and also hoping to reconnect with his one true love, Michelle.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring
  • Wayne Brady as Lorenzo
  • Laura Liguori as Elizabeth Shannon House

Production

Development

A television adaptation of the 1980 film American Gigolo, written and directed by Paul Schrader and starring Richard Gere, was first as being in development on October 29, 2014. Jerry Bruckheimer, a producer on the original film, was set to executive produce the potential series, with Paramount Television Studios serving as the production company.[1] On November 2, 2016, it was announced that Showtime had set up the project for development, with Neil LaBute attached as writer.[2] The project was subsequently ordered to pilot on March 11, 2020, after going through multiple different incarnations, with Ray Donovan's David Hollander set to produce the series as well as write and direct the pilot.[3]

On June 15, 2021, it was announced that Showtime had given the project a 10-episode series order, with Hollander set as showrunner.[4][5] On April 23, 2022, it was announced that Hollander left the project after an on-set misconduct investigation.[6]

Casting

After a casting search took place in early 2020,[5] Jon Bernthal was cast as the lead alongside the pilot order announcement in March 2020.[3] In November 2020, Gretchen Mol was cast in a lead role,[7] with Rosie O'Donnell added in a starring role the following month.[8] Lizzie Brocheré, Gabriel LaBelle, and Leland Orser joined the main cast in January 2021, with Wayne Brady set to star in a recurring capacity that same month.[9][10][11]

Filming

Principal photography began on July 12, 2021, in Los Angeles.[12] On April 27, 2022, it was reported that production have been shutdown for four days due to Hollander's dismissal and an actor being unavailable at the moment.[13]

References
  1. Friedlander, Whitney (October 29, 2014). "Jerry Bruckheimer, Paramount TV Developing 'American Gigolo' TV Show". Variety. Archived from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  2. Andreeva, Nellie (November 2, 2016). "'American Gigolo' TV Series Adaptation Set At Showtime From Paramount TV, Jerry Bruckheimer & Neil LaBute". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  3. Andreeva, Nellie (March 11, 2020). "'American Gigolo' Series Reboot Starring Jon Bernthal Gets Pilot Order At Showtime". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 26, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  4. Petski, Denise (June 15, 2021). "'American Gigolo' Reboot Starring Jon Bernthal Gets Showtime Series Order". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  5. Goldberg, Lesley (June 15, 2021). "'American Gigolo' Update Ordered to Series at Showtime". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  6. Andreeva, Nellie (April 23, 2022). "David Hollander Out As Showrunner Of 'American Gigolo' Showtime Series After Investigation". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 23, 2022. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
  7. Andreeva, Nellie (November 16, 2020). "'American Gigolo': Gretchen Mol To Star With Jon Bernthal In Showtime Pilot Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 11, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  8. Porter, Rick (December 10, 2020). "Rosie O'Donnell Joins Showtime's 'American Gigolo'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  9. Petski, Denise (January 19, 2021). "'American Gigolo': Lizzie Brocheré & Gabriel LaBelle Join Showtime Pilot Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  10. Andreeva, Nellie (January 29, 2021). "'American Gigolo': Leland Orser Joins Showtime Pilot Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 1, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  11. White, Peter (January 26, 2021). "Wayne Brady To Guest Star In Showtime Drama Pilot 'American Gigolo'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  12. "American Gigolo". Production List. Archived from the original on June 23, 2021. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  13. Andreeva, Nellie (April 27, 2022). "Production On Showtime Series 'American Gigolo' Shut Down Following Showrunner David Hollander's Dismissal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
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