Fightland (TV series)
Upcoming boxing drama television series
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Fightland is an upcoming boxing crime drama television series created by Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan and Marlon Smith. It is set to premiere on 27 August 2026 on Sky Atlantic in the United Kingdom and on 31 July on Starz in the United States.
- Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan
- Marlon Smith
- Howard Charles
- Nicholas Pinnock
- Deborah Ayorinde
- Charles Babalola
- Anita-Joy Uwajeh
- Tahirah Sharif
- Tyler Conti
- Richard Pepple
- United Kingdom
- United States
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Premise
The series follows Maduka “Duke” Kilroy, a disgraced, formerly incarcerated boxing champion who returns to London to seek vengeance against the crime family he thinks betrayed him.[1]
Cast and characters
- Howard Charles as Maduka "Duke" Kilroy
- Nicholas Pinnock as Kingsley Marshall
- Deborah Ayorinde as Joy Marshall
- Charles Babalola as Ezekiel "Zeke" Marshall
- Anita-Joy Uwajeh as Cebella "Cece" Marshall
- Tahirah Sharif as Kim Harper
- Tyler Conti as Justin "Jay" Hall
- Richard Pepple as Gary "Gazzer" Kilroy
Production
Circa 2023, the series was in development with G-Unit Television.[2] Fightland is written by Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan and Marlon Smith, with Damione Macedon and Raphael Jackson Jr. serving as showrunners.[1]
Casting was announced in September 2025, with Howard Charles set to lead alongside Nicholas Pinnock, Deborah Ayorinde, and Charles Babalola alongside Anita-Joy Uwajeh, Tahirah Sharif, Tyler Conti and Richard Pepple.[3]
Principal photography took place in Newham, East London, in 2025. Filming locations included Peacock's Gym.[4]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by [5] | Original release date | U.S. airdate [6] |
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| 1 | "The Only Round That Matters Is the Next One" | TBA | Story by : Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan & Marlon Smith Teleplay by : Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan & Marlon Smith and Damione Macedon & Raphael Jackson Jr. | 27 August 2026[7] | 31 July 2026 |
| 2 | TBA | TBA | Damione Macedon & Raphael Jackson Jr. | TBA | 7 August 2026 |
| 3 | TBA | TBA | Charlene James | TBA | 14 August 2026 |
| 4 | TBA | TBA | Jessica Sinyard | TBA | 21 August 2026 |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | Elliot Warren | TBA | 28 August 2026 |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | Jessica Sinyard | TBA | 4 September 2026 |
| 7 | TBA | TBA | Damione Macedon & Raphael Jackson Jr. | TBA | 11 September 2026 |
| 8 | TBA | TBA | Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan & Marlon Smith | TBA | 18 September 2026 |
Release
The series will premiere on 27 August 2026 on Sky Atlantic in the United Kingdom[7] and on 31 July on Starz in the United States.[8][9]