U.S.-Lebanese actor Tony Shalhoub, who played the “defective detective” on “Monk,” is set to star as former auto mogul-turned-fugitive Carlos Ghosn in a high-profile TV series directed by Michael Winterbottom.
Ghosn is the French-Lebanese-Brazilian former CEO of automakers Nissan and Renault who in 2020 jumped bail and absconded to Beirut hidden in a music case on a private jet while on trial in Japan for alleged financial misconduct. Lebanon does not have an extradition treaty with Japan.
The six-part series titled “Fall of the God of Cars” is written by Winterbottom, the prolific British director of “Welcome to Sarajevo,” whose TV work comprises hit sitcom series “The Trip” and, more recently, “This is England” starring Kenneth Branagh as Boris Johnson.
The Winterbottom Ghosn show is being produced by Fremantle, Revolution Films, Passenger and Anonymous Content.
The project was originally developed by Winterbottom and Alfonso Cuaron for Anonymous Content, the...
Ghosn is the French-Lebanese-Brazilian former CEO of automakers Nissan and Renault who in 2020 jumped bail and absconded to Beirut hidden in a music case on a private jet while on trial in Japan for alleged financial misconduct. Lebanon does not have an extradition treaty with Japan.
The six-part series titled “Fall of the God of Cars” is written by Winterbottom, the prolific British director of “Welcome to Sarajevo,” whose TV work comprises hit sitcom series “The Trip” and, more recently, “This is England” starring Kenneth Branagh as Boris Johnson.
The Winterbottom Ghosn show is being produced by Fremantle, Revolution Films, Passenger and Anonymous Content.
The project was originally developed by Winterbottom and Alfonso Cuaron for Anonymous Content, the...
- 3/24/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Similar News
Sir Kenneth Branagh to voice Charles Dickens in The King of Kings
- 4/26/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman to Voice Star in Charles Dickens-Themed ‘King of Kings’ (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Maria Bakalova & 3 Others Join Apple’s Action Adventure Pic ‘Mayday’
- 4/25/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Bella Ramsey, Louis Partridge, Ruby Stokes to Star in Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Sunny Dancer’ From Rising Brit Director George Jaques (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
How Modern Hollywood Doomed Jeff Skoll’s Participant Media Dream
- 4/19/2024
- by Rebecca Keegan and Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hollywood Mourns Participant, the Oscar-Winning Studio that Wanted to Save the World
- 4/19/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
David Rysdahl breaks down how that stunning ‘Fargo’ ending mirrors ‘the arc of my life’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
- 4/26/2024
- by Matt Noble
- Gold Derby
Elisabeth Moss Says “‘Top Of The Lake’ Has More To Say” & Wants To Reunite With Jane Campion For Season 3
- 4/25/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Emmy spotlight: ‘Ripley’ looks to be a major limited series player this year thanks to its impeccable visual craft
- 4/25/2024
- by Josh Richmond
- Gold Derby
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.