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[06/13/25 - 07:49 AM]
Starz Greenlights Propulsive Crime Drama "Fightland"
The high-octane scripted drama is set in the cutthroat, high-stakes, cash-rich, world of British boxing.

[via press release from Starz]

STARZ GREENLIGHTS PROPULSIVE CRIME DRAMA "FIGHTLAND"

NETWORK TEAMS UP AGAIN WITH CURTIS "50 CENT" JACKSON TO EXECUTIVE PRODUCE SERIES SET IN THE HIGH STAKES WORLD OF BRITISH BOXING

Santa Monica, Calif. - June 12, 2025 - STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) announced today it has greenlit "Fightland," a high-octane scripted drama set in the cutthroat, high-stakes, cash-rich, world of British boxing. The series marks another step in the newly independent network's commitment to building an owned-IP-driven slate of premium originals for underrepresented audiences. Executive produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson through his G-Unit Film & Television, the series delivers a gripping story of redemption, betrayal, and brutal ambition in and out of the ring. STARZ has ordered eight episodes of the crime drama and production is slated to begin this fall in London.

"Fightland" follows a disgraced, formerly incarcerated boxing champion who returns to London to seek vengeance against the crime family he thinks betrayed him. With edge-of-seat action and populated by dangerous characters, this is a world of money and power never seen before.

"Fightland marks my first internationally produced show through my G-Unit Film & Television. I am excited to bring that global energy to the screen," said Executive Producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. "I anticipate this to be more successful than anything I've done before - boxing's raw stakes are gonna take it to another level."

"Set against the backdrop of the British boxing underground, this series promises to be the perfect combination of character and adrenaline," said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming for STARZ. "'Fightland' is the kind of unapologetically visceral, premium storytelling that STARZ is known for, and we believe that each dramatic round of this compelling drama will leave fans wanting more."

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson will executive produce through his G-Unit Film & Television, along with Francis Hopkinson ("Wallander," "Bancroft") and Kate Leadbetter ("Woman in White," "Catherine the Great") of Expanded Media who will also produce. The series also reunites STARZ with Damione Macedon ("Power," "BMF," "Genius: MLK/X") and Raphael Jackson Jr. ("Power," "BMF," "Genius: MLK/X") who will serve as showrunners, executive producers and writers. Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan and Marlon Smith will serve as executive producers and writers.

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning "We're All Adults Here." Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.

About Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has carved out a thriving television and film career as both a best in class producer and star. In 2005, he founded G-Unit Film & Television, Inc. which has produced a wide variety of content across numerous platforms and sold a myriad of shows to various networks. Among these is the critically-acclaimed #1 show on Starz, "Power," in which he not only co-starred in but also served as executive producer and director He has successfully focused on expansion of the "Power" universe with spin-offs ''Power Book II: Ghost,'' "Power Book III: Raising Kanan," and "Power Book IV: Force." G-Unit Film & Television also produced ABC's For Life, recently produced season four of the hit series, Black Mafia Family, for Starz and just finished production on season two of the Black Mafia Family docuseries. G-Unit Film & Television is also in development on the scripted series The Massacre and Queen Nzinga for Starz as well as Trill League at BET+ and recently released Tik Tok Star Murders and The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets for Peacock, both to huge numbers. At Hulu, G-Unit is in development on HIP HOP COP, the series continuation of Ron Stallworth's story from BLACKKKLANSMAN. At Netflix, G-Unit Film & Television is in production on the highly publicized Sean Combs documentary. G-Unit Film & Television released Hip Hop Homicides on WeTV. Jackson is also expanding into the podcast space through his new G-Unit Audio banner with Surviving El Chapo: The Twins Who Brought Down a Drug Lord in partnership with iHeart Media and Lionsgate Sound. G-Unit Film & Television is in development on a docuseries based on The Twins podcast at BET+. In 2024, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson announced a partnership with Lionsgate to launch FAST channel, 50 CENT ACTION, which was recently named the #1 action channel on ROKU and LG Channels FAST platforms. The free ad-supported 50 Cent Action offering features premium content from the studio's library like the original 'Power' series and popular movies like John Wick, The Expendables, The Hitman's Bodyguard and Rambo.





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