The reimagining of Paul Schrader's 1980 cult classic American Gigolo on Showtime is aimless, but not entirely without merit thanks to star Jon Bernthal.
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Bernthal stars in the upcoming series as sex worker Julian Kaye, who was originally played by Richard Gere in the neo-noir classic.
Gere starred as the male escort, who walks out of a session with a husband and wife after their violent requests make him nervous, only to become the prime suspect when the wife ends up murdered.
On location: The 44-year-old changed into a chic button-down dress shirt, as he got dressed next to a classic convertible, with the ocean in the background
Iconic role: Bernthal stars in the upcoming series as sex worker Julian Kaye, who was originally played by Richard Gere in the neo-noir classic. Gere starred as the male escort, who walks out of a session with a husband and wife after their violent requests make him nervous, only to become the prime suspect when the wife ends up murdered