Kumail Nanjiani dreams big and hits hard in the new trailer for the Hulu series “Welcome to Chippendales,” in which he stars as the founder of the iconic all-male strip club empire.
“Chippendales” chronicles the journey of Indian immigrant Somen “Steve” Banerjee (Nanjiani) from shop worker to business mogul, and his single-minded campaign to stay ahead of the competition.
Set in Los Angeles in the late 1970s, the trailer begins with Banerjee turning down a promotion to pursue the success and lifestyle she has been yearning for. “I’m going to start my own business: a strip club for women,” he tells his boss.
Drawing on the talents and services of characters played by Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett and Annaleigh Ashford, Banerjee puts her skeptics to rest when the Chippendales become a smash hit.
“It could be huge. It could be global,” Lewis’ character says. “Russia, China, the whole world,” he agrees.
But Banerjee encounters a snag when her choreographer and business partner Nick De Noia (Bartlett) begins to take credit for the company, introducing himself as its face and founder. As their rivalry escalates, De Noia warns him that “there will be bloodshed” – and between shots of high life blood splatters and guns blazing and the Chippendales confirm that he is right.
“Welcome to Chippendales” guest stars Nicola Peltz Beckham and Dan Stevens, along with recurring guest stars Quentin Player, Robin de Jes and Andrew Rannells.
The limited series stars Robert Siegel, Nanjiani, Dylan Sellers, Jenny Conner, Matt Shuckman, Emily V. Gordon is executive produced by Nora Silver and Rajeev Joseph, who will write on the series along with Mehr Sethi. Showrunners are Siegel and Conner, while Shakman will direct. Jackie Rivera serves as co-executive producer and Annie Wyman is co-producer.
The first two episodes will premiere on November 22, with subsequent episodes releasing every Tuesday.
Watch the trailer in the video above.
