Teaser trailer of British boxing-based crime drama, Battle field was recently released by STARZ, and this 50 Cent-produced punch-fest could prove to be a huge watch with a knockout cast.
It was promoted as “a gripping tale of redemption, betrayal and ruthless ambition – in and out of the ring”. Battle field The show will be Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s first internationally produced show. And, with an impressive portfolio of projects including Power and the Power Book spinoff, this could be another big win for the rapper turned filmmaker.
What is 50 Cent’s new boxing series ‘Fightland’ about?
On the night that British boxer Duke Kilroy (played by Howard Charles) becomes world heavyweight champion, his brother is attacked and dies. The desperate boxer’s reaction lands him in prison, but upon his release, Duke makes a horrifying discovery and seeks vengeance against the man he believes set him up – criminal kingpin and former promoter, Kingsley Marshall (played by Nicholas Pinnock).
Working with a cartel desperate to control London’s drug market, the Duke begins a high-stakes game to infiltrate Kingsley’s empire and destroy it from within in order to eliminate his enemy. To accomplish that goal, Duke will be forced to use everything he has to face the demons and achieve ultimate victory as revenge for the brother who made him a champion fighter.
Fightland cast: Meet the stars behind the boxing drama
Boxer Duke Kilroy is played by Howard Charles, who was born in Brixton, London. Charles has appeared in films such as, sweeper (2025) and monster party (2018). A classically trained actor, he was awarded a prestigious scholarship at the Drama Center London and honed his craft with The Royal Shakespeare Company. Charles also appears in the series “Top Boy”.
Duke Kilroy’s nemesis, Kinglsey Marshal, is played by another Londoner, Nicholas Pinnock, best known for his role as a boxing coach in the critically acclaimed film. Heavyweight (2025). Pinnock was also a lead character in the legal drama series For life, and there is one more British Urban Film Festival Award Winner for Best Actor. Battle field It will also star Max Brown, who starred in 2019 Downton Abbey Film, Sebastian Capitan Viveros (SSpider-Man: Far From Home, nine bodies in Mexican morgue) and several episodic special guests.
How real boxing influenced the creative direction of Fightland
With stunt coordinator Crispin Layfield, known for the Netflix series fables, gentlemen, and bbc happy ValleyTo top it off, Fightland was given an authentic feel by taking inspiration from the fighting community of Streatham in London. Mor Gym In Canning Town, the boxing gym that helped produce world champions such as Lennox Lewis, Naseem Hamed, Frank Bruno and Daniel Dubois.
When does Fightland premiere on STARZ?
Battle field It is set to premiere on Friday, July 31, 2026, with new episodes available to stream weekly on Fridays through the STARZ app and all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms.
