Shantaram, Apple TV+’s latest drama series, is set to premiere on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 12:01 a.m. ET. The series is based on the book of the same name by Gregory David Roberts. It’s about a bank robber who fled Australia and ends up in Bombay in the 1980s.
Charlie Hunnam is the lead in the show, while many others play significant supporting parts. Without further ado, continue reading to discover more about the narrative, what to anticipate, and other information about the program ahead of its release.
Shantaram: Trailer, Plot, and Additional Information
On September 14, 2022, Apple TV released the show’s official teaser, which provides a glimpse into the turbulent life of the protagonist Lin, portrayed by Charlie Hunnam. It briefly mentions his various trials and difficulties after migrating to India. Overall, the trailer maintains raw tension throughout and well conveys the attitude of 1980s Bombay. Viewers may also see the many individuals Lin meets after arriving in India and how they influence his life. According to Apple TV+ Press, the official summary of the program is as follows:
“Shantaram,” based on Gregory David Roberts’ globally best-selling book, depicts a fugitive called Lin Ford (Charlie Hunnam) trying to get lost in bright and chaotic 1980s Bombay.”
The summary goes on to say:
“Alone in a strange city, Lin strives to escape the difficulties he’s trying to avoid in this new area. Lin must choose between freedom and love and the complexities that come with it after falling for an enigmatic and alluring lady called Karla.”
Fans may anticipate a fascinating action drama series with several spectacular narrative twists and engaging characters based on the description and trailer. Fans of mobster dramas like The Sopranos, The Wire, and Breaking Bad will undoubtedly like Shantaram, which promises to combine action with drama.
The program will premiere with three episodes on October 14, 2022, and will thereafter follow the normal weekly-release structure, with a new episode released every Friday. The first season consists of 12 episodes, each lasting around one hour.
A brief glance at the Shantaram cast
Lin, played by Charlie Hunnam, is the main character of Shantaram. In the clip, he seems promising and amazing, effortlessly conveying the tension, turmoil, and craziness surrounding his character. The actor is expected to provide outstanding performance.
Aside from Shantaram, TV viewers will remember Hunnam from Sons of Anarchy as Jax Teller. He has also appeared in the television show Undeclared, Queer as Folk, and Young Americans. His notable cinematic credits include Crimson Peak, Green Street, and Nicholas Nickleby, to mention a few. Notable supporting roles with Charlie Hunnam are:
- Marty Nightingale is played by Richard Roxburgh.
- Kavita is played by Radhika Apte.
- Khader Khan is played by Alexander Siddig.
- Wally Nightingale is played by David Field.
- Karla Saaranen is played by Antonia Desplat.
While co-creators and executive producers Eric Warren Singer and Steve Lightfoot, Lightfoot is the showrunner. Behind Her Eyes, Hannibal, and Marvel’s The Punisher are among Lightfoot’s most well-known works.
