Apple TV Plus drops first look at Shantaram ahead of Friday's premiere

Shantaram — Official Trailer | Apple TV+
Shantaram — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ (Image credit: Apple)

With only one day away from Shantaram premiering on Apple TV Plus, the company has released a first look at the new series.

Shantaram, the upcoming Apple TV Plus drama starring Charlie Hunnam, will debut on the streaming service on Friday, October 14. Ahead of the premiere of the new show, the company has shared a first look at the series.

You can watch the first look at Shantaram on YouTube below:

Dive into the making of the latest Apple Original Series with Charlie Hunnam and the cast and crew of Shantaram–the new drama about one man's search for romance, adventure, and redemption in 1980s Bombay, India. Stream the first three episodes October 14 only on Apple TV+.

What is Shantaram about?

“Shantaram” follows the story of a fugitive named Lin Ford (Hunnam) who is "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.

In addition to Hunnam, the series also stars Shubham Saraf, Elektra Kilbey, Fayssal Bazzi, Luke Pasqualino, Antonia Desplat, Alyy Khan, Sujaya Dasgupta, Vincent Perez, David Field, Alexander Siddig, Gabrielle Scharnitzky, Elham Ehsas, Rachel Kamath, Matthew Joseph and Shiv Palekar.

The series is written and executive produced by Steve Lightfoot, who also serves as showrunner. Bharat Nalluri directs and executive produces. Andrea Barron, Nicole Clemens, Steve Golin, Justin Kurzel and Eric Warren Singer who co-created the series with Lightfoot, also executive produces. The series is produced for Apple by Paramount Television Studios and Anonymous Content’s AC Studios.

If you haven't seen the official trailer for Shantaram, check it out below:

A fugitive pursuing redemption in 1980s Bombay will do whatever it takes to get it, even if it means letting his past seep back into his present. Starring Charlie Hunnam and based on the best-selling novel by Gregory David Roberts, stream Shantaram October 14 only on Apple TV+.

Shantaram will premiere on Apple TV Plus on Friday, October 14, 2022. If you want to enjoy the series in the best quality possible, check out our list of the Best TVs for Apple TV in 2022 and our review of the Apple TV 4K.

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