Join Jamaal Finkley from BlackTree TV as he sits down with Kevin Hart and Taraji P. Henson to dive deep into the making of Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, a thrilling new limited series premiering on Peacock. Based on the true-crime podcast, this gripping tale follows the aftermath of Muhammad Ali’s legendary 1970 comeback fight, where a bold heist shakes Atlanta’s criminal underworld. Kevin Hart takes on the role of the notorious hustler “Chicken Man,” while Taraji P. Henson shines as Vivian Thomas, delivering standout performances in this modern-day classic. Don’t miss their conversation on the twists, turns, and cultural impact of this powerful story set in the heart of Atlanta, as they discuss how the city became known as the “Black Mecca.”
ABOUT FIGHT NIGHT: THE MILLION DOLLAR HEIST:
This limited series tells the story of a daring heist at an afterparty celebrating Muhammad Ali’s return to the ring, hosted by Chicken Man (Kevin Hart). When the night ends in chaos, Chicken Man is suspected of orchestrating the crime, and it’s up to JD Hudson (Don Cheadle), one of Atlanta’s first Black detectives, to uncover the truth.
New episodes drop every Thursday through October 10, 2024!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:45 - Kevin Hart on embodying ‘Chicken Man’
5:30 - Taraji P. Henson on the importance of Vivian Thomas
9:20 - Exploring Atlanta’s transformation into the “Black Mecca”
14:00 - Behind the scenes: Bringing this iconic heist to life
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