Starz has acquired the U.S. rights to the Naturi Naughton-Lewis action series, The Nowhere Man, and will debut the series next year.

Naughton-Lewis stars in and executive produces the new series, coming to Starz and Starz’s streaming and on-demand platforms Jan. 16. Also starring Bonko Khoza, The Nowhere Man follows an ex-mercenary who wants to turn over a new leaf, but an event causes him to rely on his set of skills.

The six-episode South African series is already streaming on Prime Video in South Africa.

What is ‘The Nowhere Man’ about?

According to the official synopsis:

In The Nowhere Man, Lukas (Khoza), a former Special Forces mercenary crippled by PTSD, has turned his back on his violent past and is operating as a junk collector on the streets of Johannesburg. But when he witnesses a home invasion and intervenes, he is dragged back into the world he’s spent years trying to escape. To survive, he will have to come face-to-face with his demons and confront the dark secrets of his old life.

Alison Hoffman, Starz Networks’ president, said in a statement how Starz feels having Naughton-Lewis, who is known from the network’s Power franchise, back in a different capacity.

“We’re thrilled to be reunited with Naturi, an extraordinary talent viewers know and love,” she said. “The Nowhere Man is a powerful addition to our action lineup, and with our audience eager for the next high-octane thrill ride, this show delivers.”

Naughton-Lewis also said how the series is a new step in her career.

“The Nowhere Man represents an exciting evolution for me as both an actress and executive producer, and I’m thrilled to have my company, Take Two Entertainment, as part of this incredible team,” she said. “It’s especially meaningful to be reunited with my Starz family to tell a bold, action-packed, globally relevant story. I can’t wait for audiences to dive in headfirst.”

The Nowhere Man is filmed in South Africa and created by Motion Story. Phillip Wolmarans and Nick Keulemans produce, with Fred Wolmarans and Gareth Crocker directing. Crocker serves as showrunner. Other executive producers include Chris Lawrance, Colleen Lawrance, Sean Mik’ael Butler and Two Lewis.

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