Shaka: King of the Zulu Nation
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SHOWTIME(R) ORDERS DRAMA SERIES SHAKA: KING OF THE ZULU NATION EXECUTIVE PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY ANTOINE FUQUA
Created and Written by Olu Odebunmi and Tolu Awosika The Series Is Produced by CBS Studios, Propagate and Fuqua Films
LOS ANGELES - March 16, 2021 - SHOWTIME has announced that it has placed a series order for the hourlong drama SHAKA: KING OF THE ZULU NATION, executive produced and directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day). An epic drama centered around one man s personal journey from stigmatized childhood to warrior king, the series is produced by CBS Studios, Propagate and Fuqua Films and created and written by Olu Odebunmi and Tolu Awosika (The Terminal List). They also executive produce with Ben Silverman and Rodney Ferrell of Propagate. The announcement was made today by Gary Levine and Jana Winograde, Presidents of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc.
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Dakota Fanning to Star in Showtime Drama Series RIPLEY
She joins Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Andrew Scott who stars in the title role of Tom Ripley.by TV News Desk
SHOWTIME has announced that Dakota Fanning (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) will join the new drama series RIPLEY, based on Patricia Highsmith s bestselling quintet of Tom Ripley novels. Fanning will play Marge Sherwood, an American living in Italy who suspects darker motives underlie Tom s affability. She joins Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Andrew Scott (Fleabag, Sherlock) who stars in the title role of Tom Ripley, and Johnny Flynn (Beast) as Dickie Greenleaf. Oscar and Golden Globe® winner and Emmy® nominee Steven Zaillian (Schindler s List, The Night Of) will write and direct the entire first season. Production will start later this year in Italy. The announcement was made by Amy Israel, Executive Vice President, Scripted Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.
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