Starz Sets July Premiere for Boxing Crime Drama 'Fightland'
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Starz will premiere its new original boxing crime drama 'Fightland' on July 31, with episodes airing weekly on Fridays. Executive produced by Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, the series follows a disgraced champion seeking vengeance in London. 'Fightland' is the first wholly owned original series for Starz following its separation from Lionsgate.
Facts First
- Premiere scheduled for July 31 on the Starz app and all streaming platforms
- First wholly owned original series for Starz after its separation from Lionsgate
- Executive produced by Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson and created by Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan and Marlon Smith
- Follows a disgraced boxing champion who infiltrates a criminal empire to seek vengeance
- New episodes will debut weekly on Fridays
What Happened
Starz has scheduled the premiere of its new original drama 'Fightland' for July 31. The series, executive produced by Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, is a boxing crime story set in Britain. It is the first wholly owned original series for Starz following the separation of Lionsgate and Starz into two companies. New episodes will debut weekly on Fridays on the Starz app and all streaming and on-demand platforms.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy crime dramas or boxing stories, you will have a new weekly series to watch starting in July. The show's availability on all Starz streaming platforms means you can watch it on-demand. The involvement of Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson as an executive producer may suggest a tone similar to his other projects, which could appeal to fans of his work.
What's Next
The series will begin its weekly release schedule on July 31. Its performance may influence Starz's strategy for future original programming as it operates as a standalone company.