American Gigolo is an American neo-noir crime drama television series. It is based on the 1980 film of the same name written and directed by Paul Schrader. The series stars Jon Bernthal as Julian Kaye, the protagonist of the original film, alongside Gretchen Mol, Lizzie Brocheré, Gabriel LaBelle, Leland Orser, and Rosie O'Donnell. It premiered on September 11, 2022, and was canceled after one season.
Julian Kaye is exonerated 15 years after being arrested for murder. He is struggling to find his footing in the modern-day Los Angeles sex industry. He seeks the truth about the frame that sent him to prison.