We don’t like to gatekeep when it comes to the biggest and the best shows, so it’s only right that we share some pretty good news – Welcome to Chippendales is finalllyyyy coming to free TV and we mean FREE, (yes, all caps!), to ITVX! And it couldn't have come at a better time, after the news of a certain streaming platform increasing their prices...
So, here's the lowdown on one of the top-tier dramas coming to TV this month:
Everything you need to know about Welcome to Chippendales
If you're after a new TV series to add to your watchlist, this is it. Get ready for the wild ride that is Welcome to Chippendales.
The official synopsis reads:
"A sprawling true-crime saga, Welcome to Chippendales tells the outrageous 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."
As you can probably tell, it's not your average 'pursuit of the American dream' story. There's ambition, there's glamour, there's drama, and there's a whole lot of glitter. Think backstabbing, business rivalries, and maybe even a little bit of... well, let's just say it's not all sunshine and rainbows.
Watch the original trailer below (but, don't forget you'll be able to watch this on ITVX), so no subscription needed!
Who is in the cast of Welcome to Chippendales?
A whole host of recognisable faces, star is this gripping biographical crime drama, including:
- Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick, Life as We Know it) takes centre stage as Somen "Steve" Banerjee, the man who turned Chippendales into a global sensation
- Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus) plays Nick De Noia, the choreographer who helped Steve shape the iconic Chippendales brand
- Annaleigh Ashford (American Crime Story, B Positive) steps in as Irene, Steve's supportive (but sometimes sceptical) wife
And that's not all! Juliette Lewis, Quentin Plair, Andrew Rannells, Robin de Jesús, and Spencer Boldman also join the cast, with special guest appearances from Nicola Peltz Beckham as Dorothy Stratten and Dan Stevens as Paul Snider.
Where to watch Welcome to Chippendales
If you somehow missed it above, this eight-part extreeeeemely bingeable series is dropping as an ITVX exclusive on Thursday, 19th September, and personally, we cannot wait! We've already scheduled in debrief session... we suggest you do the same!
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