Sinqua Walls, RonReaco Lee, Michael James Shaw Added to All-Star Cast of Peacock’s ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’ [TRAILER]

Peacock has just released the first trailer for ‘Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist,’ revealing an even more star-studded cast. Joining the impressive lineup are Sinqua Walls, RonReaco Lee, and Michael James Shaw.

These new additions will join an already robust ensemble, including renowned actors Don Cheadle, Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Dexter Darden, Myles Bullock, Rockmond Dunbar, and Marsha Stephanie Blake.

Ordered in December and created by Shaye Ogbonna, the series is based on the Will Packer-produced podcast that delves into the dramatic events surrounding Muhammad Ali’s 1970 comeback fight in Atlanta. The show, inspired by the iHeart true-crime podcast of the same name, narrates the notorious story of an armed robbery that occurred during Ali’s (Dexter Darden) historic comeback night, an event that significantly impacted Atlanta, transforming it into the “Black Mecca.”

In the series, a hustler named Chicken Man (Kevin Hart) throws an extravagant afterparty following the fight, attended by some of the nation’s wealthiest individuals. The night culminates in one of the most daring heists in Atlanta’s criminal history. Chicken Man, suspected of orchestrating the crime, is determined to prove his innocence. However, he must convince J.D. Hudson (Don Cheadle), one of Atlanta’s first Black detectives, who is assigned to bring the culprits to justice.

Watch the trailer below.

According to IMDB, Walls will portray McKinley Rogers, Lee will play Senator Johnson, and Shaw will star as Lamar. The cast is further enriched with performances by Chloe Bailey, Clifton Powell, Melvin Gregg, Artrece Johnson, Jalyn Hall, and Lori Harvey.

Taraji P. Henson takes on the role of Vivian Thomas, Chicken Man’s mistress and a savvy businesswoman. Terrence Howard plays Richard “Cadillac” Wheeler, a gangster associated with the Council of 12. Samuel L. Jackson stars as Frank Moten, the infamous “Black Godfather.” Rockmond Dunbar portrays Uncle Willie, an autobody shop owner and prominent fence in the area, while Marsha Stephanie Blake plays Delores Hudson, JD’s wife and a dedicated social worker.

The series benefits from the expertise of showrunners Ogbonna and Jason Horwitch, who craft a story of ambition, crime, and resilience. Executive producers include Bryan Smiley, Mike Stein, Will Packer, Sabrina Wind, Conal Byrne, Will Pearson, Carrie Lieberman, Jeff Keating, and Lars Jacobson. Craig Brewer, known for “Dolemite Is My Name,” will direct the first two episodes, with Tiffany Brown and Kenny Burns joining as co-executive producers.

‘Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist’ promises to be a thrilling series, blending historical drama with true-crime intrigue, set against the vibrant backdrop of 1970s Atlanta.