Jon Bernthal turns up the charm as a male escort in teaser for Showtime's American Gigolo series

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Jon Bernthal showed off a new side of himself when the teaser trailer for Showtime's upcoming American Gigolo series was released on Tuesday.The 45-year-old King Richard actor stars as a male escort just emerging from prison after being incarcerated for 15 years for a wrongful murder conviction.The series is a remake of the 1980 classic of the same name, which stars Richard Gere in the lead role and was directed by Taxi Driver scribe Paul Schrader.

Leading man: Jon Bernthal, 45, takes over for Richard Gere in the teaser for Showtime's new series American Gigolo, inspired by the classic 1980 film of the same nameBernthal is seen in the teaser just as his character Julian Kaye is trying to restart his life on the outside.He meets up with Michelle (Gretchen Mol), who is described as his 'one true love' in the show's synopsis. 'Is this who you are when you're working?' she asks him as she lies on her back — fully clothed — while a shirtless Julian leans over and caresses her face.A quick montage illustrates his working life, as he's seen escorting beautiful women out of sports cars and stripping down to reveal his ripped abs.

On the outside: Bernthal stars as male escort Julian Kaye, who tries to reconnect with his love Michelle (Gretchen Mol) after being falsely imprisoned for 15 years for a murder conviction The man inside: 'Is this who you are when you're working?' she asks him as she lies on her back — fully clothed — while a shirtless Julian leans over and caresses her face Life of luxury:A quick montage illustrates his working life, as he's seen escorting beautiful women out of sports cars and stripping down to reveal his ripped abs'I can always just be this other guy,' he replies in voiceover as he's seen whispering.