American Gigolo

will return as a contemporary series.

The Showtime channel will broadcast a new version of Paul Schrader's film, released in 1980. The program, in development for seven years, will be co-produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Productions (who was already behind the original film) and Paramount TV Studios.

David Hollander (

Ray Donovan

) initiated the project, and the creator chose Jon Bernthal (

Punisher

) for the lead role.

The actor will play Julian Kaye, a man who gets out of prison after 15 years, and will try to regain his foothold by entering the sex industry, while trying to uncover the truth about the conspiracy that sent him behind. bars and rediscovering the love of her life, Michelle, played by Gretchen Mol (

Manchester By The Sea

).

In love

Jon Bernthal seems cut out for the role, according to Gary Levine, the president of entertainment at Showtime. “If you haven't fallen in love with Jon Bernthal yet, get ready. Jon absolutely bursts the screen with his scorching, dark, and vulnerable performance in this contemporary take on

American Gigolo

. Writer and director David Hollander brilliantly reimagines the appealing original film, confronting the mystery, exhilaration and danger of our deepest desires, ”he said in a statement relayed by The

Hollywood Reporter

.

In the series, we should also find the presenter Rosie O'Donnell, Lizzie Brochere, Gabriel LaBelle and Leland Orser.

No release date has yet been announced but we know that ten episodes have been ordered by Showtime.

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