Showtime is moving ahead on its series adaptation of “American Gigolo” with Jon Bernthal set for the lead role. The premium cabler has given out a pilot order for the show, which was first put into development at the network in 2016.
David Hollander, who most recently was the showrunner on Showtime’s “Ray Donovan,” will serve as writer, director, executive producer, and showrunner on “American Gigolo.” Jerry Bruckheimer, who produced the original film, will also executive produce along with Jonathan Littman and KristieAnne Reed of Jerry Bruckheimer Television.
Bernthal will produce in addition to starring. The pilot hails from Paramount Television Studios, with Paramount Pictures having produced the film.
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