Samuel L. Jackson is set to add some star power to the Chiefs-Falcons match-up on NBC this Sunday night. The acclaimed actor, known for his roles in films like “Pulp Fiction” and “Patriot Games,” will be featured in a cinematic opening sequence for the broadcast, which will air on both NBC and the Peacock streaming service.
Jackson is one of the stars of “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,” a new original limited series streaming on Peacock. Executive produced by Will Packer and Kevin Hart, the series also stars Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle, and Terrence Howard. Based on a true-crime podcast distributed by iHeart, the show follows the story of an armed robbery that took place on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight, which had a profound impact on the economy and culture of Atlanta, Georgia.
In the series, Hart plays a hustler known as “Chicken Man” who hosts an afterparty for the fight, attended by the country’s wealthiest individuals. However, the night takes a dramatic turn when a heist occurs, leading Chicken Man to work to clear his name with the help of J.D. Hudson, played by Cheadle, a Black detective in the city’s desegregated police force.
“Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” premiered on September 5, 2024, with new episodes airing weekly on Thursdays on Peacock. Jackson, who sold concessions at the Falcons’ first home stadium in the 1960s, shares his fandom and thoughts on the upcoming game in the opening sequence.
Don’t miss out on this exciting new series and catch Samuel L. Jackson in action on NBC and Peacock. Join the thrilling journey of “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” as it unravels the gripping tale of crime, intrigue, and redemption in Atlanta’s history.
