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On the wildly fascinating limited true-crime series, “Welcome to Chippendales”, Nicola Peltz portrays the ill-fated Playboy model and actress Dorothy Stratten. She, along with her husband at the time, promoter Paul Snider (Dan Stevens), were two of several unexpected real-life figures who were key in making Somen “Steve” Banerjee’s (Kumail Nanjiani) dreams of running a successful nightclub a reality as he transformed his Los Angeles property from a backgammon club into a male strip revue.

While Peltz’s portrayal is brief, with her only appearing in the premiere before her untimely death is revealed at the end of the episode, Stratten has a lasting legacy of her own. “I’ve never actually played a real person and so being able to do that was amazing and scary,” Peltz tells Et about taking on the role.

Originally from Canada, Stratten moved to Los Angeles in 1978, just one year before the Chippendales were founded,...

Welcome to your fantasy.

Kumail Nanjiani transforms into Chippendales founder Somen “Steve” Banerjee for Hulu series “Welcome to Chippendales,” streaming November 22.

Created by Robert Seigel (“Pam & Tommy”) and Jenni Konner (“Girls”), “Welcome to Chippendales” shows Somen’s rise and fall in the adult entertainment industry. Matt Shakman directs the series, with Nanjiani, his wife Emily V. Gordon, co-showrunner and writer Siegel, co-showrunner Konner, and writer Rajiv Joseph among the executive producers.

Per the official synopsis, the sprawling true crime saga “Welcome to Chippendales” tells the outrageous true story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee, an Indian immigrant who became the unlikely founder of the world’s greatest male-stripping empire, and let nothing stand in his way in the process. The series charts how Bannerjee went from gas station manager and failed backgammon club owner to the founder of Chippendales and being caught up with drug cartels and hitmen.

“It’s bananas,” Nanjiani told Entertainment Weekly.

It’s actually a true-crime drama, not another tale about hot male strippers.

Dropping Nov. 22 on Hulu, Welcome to Chippendales tells the story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee (Kumail Nanjiani), an Indian immigrant who became the unlikely founder of the world’s greatest male-stripping empire—and let nothing stand in his way in the process. And that includes anyone who threatens the success of his sexy biz.

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The series also features Murray Bartlett, Juliette Lewis, and Annaleigh Ashford, with recurring guest stars Quentin Plair, Robin de Jesús, and Andrew Rannells. Nicola Peltz plays the doomed Playboy...

Welcome to Chippendales, the forthcoming limited series chronicling the true story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee, lands somewhere at the intersection of muscles and murder.

In the first teaser trailer for the show arriving on Hulu on Nov. 22, Kumail Nanjiani stars as the socially awkward male-stripping empire founder who would do anything to defend his territory. The clip is soundtracked by Journey’s “Any Way You Want It.”

“This is my life,” Banerjee says, introducing a world of quietly kept side-deals and questionable business arrangements being touted as his own American dream.

There’s no “magic” at Chippendales. Instead, it’s just jealousy, murder, and unsolved mysteries at the heart of the shockingly sinister true crime story behind iconic male exotic dance troupe Chippendales.

Kumail Nanjiani transforms into Chippendales founder Somen “Steve” Banerjee for Hulu series “Welcome to Chippendales,” streaming November 22. Created by Robert Seigel (“The Wrestler”) and Jenni Konner (“Girls”), “Welcome to Chippendales” shows Somen’s rise and fall in the adult entertainment industry. Matt Shakman directs the series, with Nanjiani, his wife Emily V. Gordon, co-showrunner and writer Siegel, co-showrunner Konner, and writer Rajiv Joseph among the executive producers.

Per the official synopsis, the sprawling true crime saga “Welcome to Chippendales” tells the outrageous true story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee, an Indian immigrant who became the unlikely founder of the world’s greatest male-stripping empire, and let nothing stand in his way in the process.

Nicola Peltz Beckham stars as Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten,...

So you’re on your way to Comic Con, problem is you’ve only got two days to get through as much as you possibly can, which simply isn’t enough time. You don’t want to miss the good stuff and we don’t want you missing it either. So here at WhatCulture!, We’ve compiled the list of 10 things you need to do at this years Comic Con.

1. Get your costume ready.

This will without a doubt, be the main aspect of Comic Con as well as the main confusion on every form of public transport in London this Saturday and Sunday morning. One of the biggest get together’s of cosplayers in the UK, if you ain’t in costume you ain’t enjoying yourself. Another plus is that it’s the only time you’ll be allowed to wear Lycra in public without being frowned upon!

Jessica Parker Kennedy, star of new supernatural drama The Secret Circle, is the latest special guest announced for McM Expo London Comic Con.

She will be signing autographs and meeting fans on Saturday, October 29, and Sunday, October 30.

Currently airing on Sky Living, The Secret Circle revolves around six teenage witches who form an infamous coven. Jessica Parker Kennedy plays Melissa Glaser (pictured) - a member of the group and best friend of mean girl Faye Chamberlain with her own deep, dark secret.

Jessica played Plastique in Smallville, appears in Seth Rogan comedy drama 50/50 and will soon be seen on the big screen in the sci-fi drama In Time alongside Justin Timberlake and Olivia Wilde.

Tyler Posey, Dylan O'Brien and Jill Wagner, the stars of fellow Sky Living show Teen Wolf, will also be at London Comic Con.

Also announced for the show are four top game/anime voice artists - Vic Mignogna,...

Touch TV Show Trailer. Francis Lawrence‘s Touch (2011) TV Show Trailer stars Kiefer Sutherland, Danny Glover, David Mazouz, Karen David, and Philip Shahbaz. Touch‘s plot synopsis: “Centers on a father who discovers his autistic, mute son can actually predict events before they happen.”

When I saw this I immediately thought of Knowing, The Mothman Prophecies, and the book Simple Simon. Knowing drowned itself by its third act, The Mothman Prophecies was surprising good, with a mix of the supernatural and thriller and Simple Simon was made into an average Bruce Willis film. Touch seems more action based with Kiefer Sutherland’s Martin Bohm going out on missions his son assigns him through his gift (watch the TV trailer, you’ll see).

Some believe this show has a few hurtles to overcome and I have to agree. Here are a few:

First, being as it’s on Fox and stars Kiefer Sutherland,...