Empire Stars Reunite for Fight Night!

imagine walking onto a movie set for the first time and it feels like you're stepping out of your own body that's how Taj P Henson described her experience when she reunited with her longtime co-star Terrence Howard on the set of Fight Night the million dooll Heist this new true crime drama set in a flashy dangerous world of 1970s Atlanta has brought together some of Hollywood's most talented Stars but this isn't just any reunion this one's golden alongside teraji and Terrence the series features Big names like Kevin Hart Samuel L Jackson Don cheel Khloe Bailey and Lori Harvey the excitement is palpable as they all dive into the story of one of the most notorious heists in history the show an 8 episode limited series streaming on peacock takes viewers back to the night of Muhammad iconic comeback fight against Jerry Quarry but while the world was watching the fight another group of people had their eyes on a different prize Fight Night tells the true story of a Brazen armed robbery that took place that night where a group of criminals stole Millions making it one of the most unforgettable heists in Atlanta's history to Raji P Henson always the fashion icon was turning heads on set especially because of her incred inedible wig which looked so natural that many thought it was her real hair I had very little say in it Beyond wanting it taji said laughing about how much she loved the look she was so attached to the style that she refused to do the show without it Terrence Howard who spent six seasons alongside tajian Empire couldn't believe it was a wig either I thought you grew it out he teased I spent all that time with you and your hair and now this the playful banter between the two only added to the excitement of the reunion but it wasn't just taraji's wig stealing the show it turns out that many of the male stars were also rocking wigs to nail the 1970s Vibe the effort to capture the era's iconic fashion and hairstyles was just one part of making fight night as authentic as possible Samuel L Jackson who plays a key role in this series has a personal connection to the story he lived in Atlanta during the time of the heist and remembers how it became part of the city's urban legend it's part of black mythology he said recalling the wild details of the crime not only did the robbers take Millions but they also held the victims in a basement and stri them naked I remember thinking did that really happen Samuel's memories of Atlanta give him a unique perspective on the events and his excitement for the project shines through as the series unfolds it takes viewers through the intricate details of the heist the criminals were bold well organized and ruthless targeting the wealthy and Powerful attending Muhammad Ali's fight the robbery shocked the city and made headlines especially because it happened on a night when the world's attention was on one of the greatest boxing matches of all time but while Ali was making history in the ring these thieves were making their own mark on Atlanta's criminal history the cast of Fight Night brings their aame and it's clear that they're having fun with it Kevin Hart known more for his comedic roles shows a different side of his talent in this gritty crime drama Don cheel and Khloe Bailey also take on roles that push them beyond their usual characters meanwhile Lori Harvey stepping further into the spotlight is building her acting resume May with this intense high stakes drama behind the scenes there's a sense of camaraderie and excitement the actors have spoken about how the show allowed them to explore a story that many people have never heard of the combination of real life crime Larger than Life personalities and 1970s Nostalgia makes fight night a series to watch as the cast delves into their characters they're not just telling the story of a heist they're they're exploring the racial and social dynamics of the time painting a picture of 1970s Atlanta that goes beyond the glitter and glamour of Muhammad Ali's fight the city was in the middle of cultural and political changes and the highest became a symbol of the unrest and uncertainty that defined the era for teraji P Henson and Terrence Howard this series also marks a special reunion after their iconic partnership in Empire the chemistry between them is undeniable and fans are thrilled to see them together again it feels like old times teren said reflecting on their long history together their banter and closeness bring an extra layer of fun to the show making it clear that fight night is not just another job for these two it's a passion project the decision to set the story against the backdrop of Muhammad Ali's fight is brilliant Ali known not just for his boxing but for his Larger than Life personality and political activism was a symbol of power and resilience while Ali was fighting in the ring these criminals were taking on a different kind of fight challenging the system in their own dangerous way for viewers Fight Night offers the thrill of a True Crime Story with the added excitement of seeing some of Hollywood's biggest stars come together it's not just about the heist it's about the time the people and the choices that shape this incredible moment in history whether you're a fan of Muhammad Ali true crime or just great acting this Series has something for everyone so if you're ready to step back into the 1970s and experience one of the most daring heists in history Fight Night the million-dollar Heist is waiting for you it's streaming now on peacock and with a cast this talented you won't want to miss a single episode