Apple TV+ Unveils First-Look at Upcoming Charlie Hunnam Led Series ‘Shantaram’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

It is definitely safe to say, that Apple TV+ is quite the special streamer. Simply because this is a network that is eager to take risks when it comes to storytelling, as evidenced by their lineup. For every single original show and movie that Apple TV+ is host to, is unlike anything else on the market. And their desire to tell bold stories that push envelopes and start conversations has brought forth an Academy Award win for Apple TV+, and they simply don’t show any signs of slowing down when it comes to bringing incredible stories into our homes.
 
Which is why today’s reveal is so important, since it speaks to Apple TV+ once again doing their best to bring forth a stunning story that will engage us and leave us thinking. For earlier, the network unveiled a first-look image and information regarding the upcoming series Shantaram. An adaptation of the internationally best-selling novel by Gregory David Roberts that will star Charlie Hunnam of Sons of Anarchy fame, and it is clear that this series will dive deep into the human condition and experience and well… here are all the details on this fascinating new series, courtesy of Apple TV+.
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‘Apple TV+ today unveiled a first-look at “Shantaram,” a new drama series starring Charlie Hunnam (“Sons of Anarchy”), and based on the internationally best-selling novel by Gregory David Roberts. The highly anticipated Apple Original series is a hopeful cinematic love story coupled with a thrilling epic adventure that follows one man’s journey to redemption through a country that changes his life. “Shantaram" will make its global debut with the first three episodes of its 12-episode first season on Friday, October 14, 2022, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through December 16, 2022, on Apple TV+.
 
“Shantaram” follows a fugitive named Lin Ford (Hunnam) looking to get lost in vibrant and chaotic 1980s Bombay. Alone in an unfamiliar city, Lin struggles to avoid the trouble he’s running from in this new place. After falling for an enigmatic and intriguing woman named Karla, Lin must choose between freedom or love and the complications that come with it. 
 
In addition to Hunnam, the series also stars Shubham Saraf, Elektra Kilbey, Fayssal Bazzi, Luke Pasqualino, Antonia Desplat, Alyy Khan, Sujaya Dasgupta, Vincent Perez, David Field, Alexander Siddig, Gabrielle Scharnitzky, Elham Ehsas, Rachel Kamath, Matthew Joseph, and Shiv Palekar. 
 
The series is co-created, written and executive produced by Steve Lightfoot, who also serves as showrunner. Bharat Nalluri directs and executive produces. Andrea Barron, Nicole Clemens, Steve Golin, Justin Kurzel, also executive produce along with Eric Warren Singer, who co-created the series. “Shantaram" is produced for Apple by Paramount Television Studios and Anonymous Content’s AC Studios. 
 
Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries, and series have been honored with 250 wins and 1,123 award nominations and counting, including this year’s Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”’

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