Fightland: Boxing Betrayal
Starz Releases Fightland Trailer, Unveiling 50 Cent-Produced Boxing Drama of Revenge
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Expanded Media co-producers Francis Hopkinson and Kate Leadbetter are attached to Fightland, highlighting involvement from Expanded Media in the series.
Otto Bathurst, known for Peaky Blinders, directs and executive-produces the first two episodes of Fightland.
Fightland is Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson's first internationally produced series through G-Unit Film & Television.
Duke Kilroy delivers a defining revenge line in the trailer, underscoring the personal stakes of his mission.
The trailer includes a moment when a reporter asks whether Marshall Promotions is a front to launder drug money, highlighting corruption allegations surrounding the boxing empire.
Starz has released the official trailer for Fightland, a British boxing crime drama executive produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. The series premieres Friday, July 31, with new episodes dropping weekly, according to The Source.
The show marks a major milestone for Jackson. Flickering Myth notes it is his first internationally produced series through his G-Unit Film & Television banner. The trailer gives viewers their first real look at a dark world of revenge, corruption, and brutal ambition inside British boxing.
Duke Kilroy's Fight for Revenge Against a Kingpin
The story centers on Duke Kilroy, played by Howard Charles. Duke believes a man named Kingsley Marshall killed his brother Calvin. He goes to prison for eight years in the U.S. When he gets out, he has one goal: bring Marshall down, according to KVPI Online.
Duke does not go after Marshall directly. Instead, he works his way inside Marshall's empire to destroy it from within. Nicholas Pinnock plays the villainous Kingsley Marshall, while Deborah Ayorinde plays Joy, a key figure alongside Duke. The trailer features Duke delivering a defining revenge line that sets the personal stakes of his mission.
Corruption Allegations Put Marshall Promotions Under Fire
The trailer does not shy away from the criminal side of Marshall's boxing empire. In one key moment, a reporter asks on camera whether Marshall Promotions is a front to launder drug money. The question hangs in the air, making clear that Duke is not the only one suspicious of Marshall, according to The Source.
The series is created by Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan and Marlon Smith. It blends the brutality of professional boxing with a deep-rooted crime story. Think money laundering, power grabs, and betrayal — all set against the backdrop of the British fight world.
Peaky Blinders Director Otto Bathurst Leads Early Episodes
Otto Bathurst, who directed early episodes of Peaky Blinders, is behind the camera for the first two episodes of Fightland. He also serves as an executive producer on the project. His track record with gritty British crime dramas makes him a strong fit for the show's tone, Flickering Myth reported.
Expanded Media co-producers Francis Hopkinson and Kate Leadbetter are also attached to the series. Sky and Starz are co-presenting the show, giving it a wide international reach from the start. The joint effort signals both networks' confidence in the project as a global crime drama.
50 Cent Takes His Brand Into British Boxing Territory
Jackson is no stranger to prestige TV crime dramas. He executive produced the hit series Power on Starz. But Fightland is different. KRRV Online notes it is his first series produced outside the United States, marking a clear expansion of his G-Unit Film & Television brand.
The July 31 premiere puts Fightland squarely in the summer TV spotlight. New episodes will arrive weekly after the debut. Starz is billing the show as a tale of redemption, betrayal, and brutal ambition — themes that have worked well for Jackson's productions in the past.
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