Peacock’s original limited series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, stars a top-notch cast including Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle and Terrence Howard. Based on the acclaimed true crime podcast of the same name, the series tells the infamous story of how an armed robbery during the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight changed not only one man’s life, but an entire city’s destiny.
This past weekend, the series made multiple stops in Atlanta over the weekend to celebrate the premiere of the new limited series ahead of its launch on September 5. The activities kicked off on August 21 at the BronzeLens Film Festival, where the first episode of Fight Night was screened to a captivated audience. Producer Dianne Ashford introduced the event with a video message from executive producer Will Packer, setting the tone for what would be a weekend filled with excitement and cultural celebration. The screening was a fitting start, bringing together film enthusiasts and Atlanta’s creative community to witness the beginning of a series that explores such a pivotal moment in the city’s chronology.
On August 23, Peacock and Complex hosted a special advance screening for students from HBCUs, including FAMU, Spelman, Clark Atlanta, and Morehouse College. The event, hosted by Speedy Morman, featured appearances by the series’ executive producers Will Packer and Shaye Ogbonna, co-executive producer Kenny Burns, and actor David Banner, who plays Missouri Slim. The students were treated to custom “Atlanta Influences Everything” t-shirts, pizza from Slim &…
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