Naturi Naughton-Lewis (Power, Power Book II: Ghost) is returning to Starz in a new series.
The network has acquired the exclusive U.S. rights to the six-part drama The Nowhere Man, with Naughton-Lewis starring alongside lead Bonko Khoza (The Woman King). The South African production will premiere on January 16, with new episodes dropping weekly on Fridays.
The trailer can be watched above.
In The Nowhere Man, Lukas (Khoza), a former Special Forces mercenary crippled by PTSD, has turned his back on his violent past and is operating as a junk collector on the streets of Johannesburg. But when he witnesses a home invasion and intervenes, he is dragged back into the world he’s spent years trying to escape. To survive, he will have to come face-to-face with his demons and confront the dark secrets of his old life.
Naughton-Lewis portrays Ruby, who runs a Johannesburg homeless shelter. In addition to starring, she also serves as executive producer.
“The Nowhere Man represents an exciting evolution for me as both an actress and executive producer, and I’m thrilled to have my company, Take Two Entertainment, as part of this incredible team. It’s especially meaningful to be reunited with my Starz family to tell a bold, action-packed, globally relevant story. I can’t wait for audiences to dive in headfirst,” Naughton-Lewis shared.
“We’re thrilled to be reunited with Naturi, an extraordinary talent viewers know and love,” said Alison Hoffman, President of Starz Networks. “The Nowhere Man is a powerful addition to our action lineup, and with our audience eager for the next high-octane thrill ride, this show delivers.”
Naughton-Lewis’ relationship with Starz goes back to 2014, when the show Power premiered with the actress as part of the cast. She played Tasha St. Patrick across the show’s six seasons until 2019. She reprised the role on a recurring basis in the hit crime drama’s spinoff series Power Book II: Ghost. Her character is still alive, and could perhaps reappear if a present timeline show like Power: Legacy (w/t) moves forward.
The Nowhere Man is created by Motion Story and produced by Phillip Wolmarans and Nick Keulemans. Fred Wolmarans and Gareth Crocker directed, with Crocker serving as showrunner. Additional executive producers include Chris Lawrance, Colleen Lawrance, Sean Mik’ael Butler, Naughton-Lewis and Two Lewis.
