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American Gigolo

American Gigolo

20226.81 Season8 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

Julian Kaye has always been an object of desire, so much so that people are willing to destroy him in order to have him. Exonerated, after 15 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, he now faces the challenge of picking up the pieces as the detective who put him behind bars tries to unravel the mystery that led to his wrongful incarceration.

Created by Jerry Bruckheimer
Written by Paul Schrader
Produced by Matt Barber
NetworksShowtime

Top Cast

Jon Bernthal

Jon Bernthal

Julian Kaye

Gretchen Mol

Gretchen Mol

Michelle Stratton

Lizzie Brocheré

Lizzie Brocheré

Isabelle Desnain

Gabriel LaBelle

Gabriel LaBelle

John 'Johnny' Henderson / Colin Stratton

Leland Orser

Leland Orser

Richard Stratton

Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie O'Donnell

Det. Joan Sunday

Themes & Keywords

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About American Gigolo

American Gigolo is a drama, crime series that first aired in 2022 exploring themes of gigolo, los angeles, california, based on movie, wrongful conviction. Created by Jerry Bruckheimer, it stars Jon Bernthal, Gretchen Mol, Lizzie Brocheré. Julian Kaye has always been an object of desire, so much so that people are willing to destroy him in order to have him. Exonerated, after 15 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, he now faces the challenge of picking up the pieces as the detective who put him behind bars tries to unravel the mystery that led to his wrongful incarceration.

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