Apple TV+ Show 'Shantaram' With Charlie Hunnam to Premiere October 14

[MacRumors]

Upcoming Apple TV+ show "Shantaram" will premiere on Friday, October 14, Apple announced today. "Shantaram" has been in the works since 2018, and it is based on Gregory David Roberts' 2003 novel of the same name.

The show focuses on a character named Lin, a convict who flees from an Australian prison and disappears into the city of Bombay. In India, Lin's journey takes him through a hidden society of soldiers, gangsters, and criminals.

Charlie Hunnam, known for "Sons of Anarchy" and "Pacific Rim," is set to star in "Shantaram" as the main character.

"Shantaram" follows a fugitive named Lin Ford (Hunnam) looking to get lost in vibrant and chaotic 1980s Bombay. Alone in an unfamiliar city, Lin struggles to avoid the trouble he's running from in this new place. After falling for an enigmatic and intriguing woman named Karla, Lin must choose between freedom or love and the complications that come with it.

The first three episodes will come out on October 14, with a new episode to follow every Friday through December 16. There are 12 episodes in total.

Apple TV+ is priced at $4.99 per month, with content available in the TV app on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and a wide range of third-party devices. A seven-day free trial is available, and customers who purchase a new Apple device and who have not yet subscribed to Apple TV+ can get a free three month trial.

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[Think|Different]

Loved this guy in "Sons of Anarchy" – if he plays even as half of melodramatic, brooding role, I'm in!

 

[GeoStructural]

Seems like the type of shows I like. I hope Apple allows the creators freedom to portray something crude, memorable, and interesting.

I believe Severance is the best show on TV Plus right now, I truly hope they amp it up with a good catalogue, I am not a hater as others have called me before, but I just have been let down by most of the content on the platform.

 

[ponzicoinbro]

They were trying to make this film like 15 years ago with someone I think Depp.

It’s a true story.

Many criminals flee to India, Thailand, Indonesia.

They pay bribe there to change names, police protection and all that.

 

[GeoStructural]

Many criminals flee to India, Thailand, Indonesia.

They pay bribe there to change names, police protection and all that.

I wasn't aware of this until recently, I watched a true crime show where a rich kid from Australia murd*r*d somebody and he simply fled to India, changed his hair color, name and even lived a life of luxury there.

 

[ponzicoinbro]

I wasn't aware of this until recently, I watched a true crime show where a rich kid from Australia murd*r*d somebody and he simply fled to India, changed his hair color, name and even had a good life there.

There was a famous recent case and the documentary is on Netflix. It’s about a Canadian creeptocurrency exchange Quadriga. The owner went to India with everyone’s money and disappeared. They claimed he died there but people who lost all their money want proof he died. His partner is a multiple times criminal who keeps scamming people.

 

[1557750]

He was great in SOA and PR. Seems like he’s gotten lackluster roles since. Or next to no roles. Would love to see him more successful.

 

[arkitect]

I wasn't aware of this until recently, I watched a true crime show where a rich kid from Australia murd*r*d somebody and he simply fled to India, changed his hair color, name and even lived a life of luxury there.

I have to ask, but… murd*r*d ? 🤔

Murdered? I didn't know it is a swear word these days.

Is this a new thing, censoring random words?

So hard to keep up with trends these days.

 

[GeoStructural]

I have to ask, but… murd*r*d ? 🤔

Murdered? I didn't know it is a swear word these days.

Is this a new thing, censoring random words?

So hard to keep up with trends these days.

I have had more innocent words edited out by the admins here... so I didn't want to take any chances.

 

[Coochie Boogs]

Looks to be another good show on Apple TV+. They are really putting it all together, so many quality shows to watch. Keep it coming Apple!

 

[maerz001]

I read the two books. Really great. Can recommend

 

[G2covers]

The novel is a monster. Beautifully written yet with a very accessible prose style. An incredible read that moved me to tears at least once. Glad I read it a long time ago now so that I can appreciate this show on its own merits (well, somewhat at least).

There had always been a bit of "controversy" around the book as word-of-mouth had it that the story was basically an autobiography of the author - something the publisher was probably at pains not to deny, for obvious reasons. Cue faux-outrage with every tiny, over-sensationalised discovery of artistic license.

The truth, as best I recall anyway, was that Roberts never claimed that it wasn't a work of fiction but rather based on many of his own life experiences, including most if not all of the main plot drivers. Some characters were combined or created, I think. His original crime was armed robbery, though I can't recall if anyone was hurt and so whether in the US it would have been 'aggravated'.

 

[BrennanWDavis]

Upcoming Apple TV+ show "Shantaram" will premiere on Friday, October 14, Apple announced today. "Shantaram" has been in the works since 2018, and it is based on Gregory David Roberts' 2003 novel of the same name.

The show focuses on a character named Lin, a convict who flees from an Australian prison and disappears into the city of Bombay. In India, Lin's journey takes him through a hidden society of soldiers, gangsters, and criminals.

Charlie Hunnam, known for "Sons of Anarchy" and "Pacific Rim," is set to star in "Shantaram" as the main character.

The first three episodes will come out on October 14, with a new episode to follow every Friday through December 16. There are 12 episodes in total.

Apple TV+ is priced at $4.99 per month, with content available in the TV app on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and a wide range of third-party devices. A seven-day free trial is available, and customers who purchase a new Apple device and who have not yet subscribed to Apple TV+ can get a free three month trial.

Article Link: Apple TV+ Show 'Shantaram' With Charlie Hunnam to Premiere October 14

So excited. I loved this book! Maybe I'll read it again before the show starts.

 

[ackmondual]

Seems like the type of shows I like. I hope Apple allows the creators freedom to portray something crude, memorable, and interesting.

I believe Severance is the best show on TV Plus right now, I truly hope they amp it up with a good catalogue, I am not a hater as others have called me before, but I just have been let down by most of the content on the platform.

I've seen 7 TV series on ATV+ thus far. It's nice they're not prudes about showing some brief nudity, low key sex scenes, more gory death/fight scenes, and flat out cursing.

I hear Apple Arcade games are limited to 9+ in maturity. If true, wish they could up that. :\

 

[terrapin_nation]

Really great book! Hope this show does the book justice. I highly recommend everyone give it a read. It's long but it's a real page turner.

 

[gavroche]

I have to ask, but… murd*r*d ? 🤔

Murdered? I didn't know it is a swear word these days.

Is this a new thing, censoring random words?

So hard to keep up with trends these days.

Well… it is indeed hard to keep up. Apparently you aren’t even allowed to say the word Mother any more.

But anyhow, I read both Shantaram, and the sequel book… loved them so much. When I heard they were making a movie I was so excited. And I suppose a series is even better, because it will be so much longer.

 

[kuwxman]

I have had more innocent words edited out by the admins here... so I didn't want to take any chances.

They are a bit over sensitive here, haha.

 

[VPRunner]

This was a great book to read. Very long but super good story.

 

[DFZD]

80s Bombay was very different from what Mumbai is today. So it would be interesting to watch this show. There's also a 14 year old interview of Depp from an Indian channel, if anyone is interested.

 

[VPRunner]

I read the two books. Really great. Can recommend

book 2????!!!

 

[Shh]

So excited. I loved this book! Maybe I'll read it again before the show starts.

The book was amazing. Don't know how they will capture the story with the show, but it should be interesting.

 

[PJM83]

book 2????!!!

Yes, The mountain shadow.

Great books looking forward to this.

 

[Rychiar]

So indian SOA then?

 

[martinX]

So indian SOA then?

All on Royal Enfields. Cool.

 

[martinX]

Vizzini was right...