blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Artrece Johnson to talk “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist”. Check out the interview and let us know what you think!
Artrece Johnson, whose performance in the star-studded upcoming series based on a true story and podcast of the same name, “Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist,” it is sure to grip audiences. Johnson’s latest role in “Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist” (Peacock on September 5) sees her co-starring alongside the likes of industry heavyweights Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle, Terrence Howard, and Samuel L. Jackson. Her journey is marked by faith, resilience, and an unshakeable self-belief. Her incredible personal and professional journey reflects resilience, determination, and an unyielding passion for her craft. From racing to auditions in the middle of scheduled shifts at her survival jobs to now acting alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest names, Johnson is a force on and off the screen, building an incredible legacy for herself, her family, and those around her.
More about Artrece Johnson
The Baton Rouge-born and Atlanta-raised entertainer discovered her love for acting at a young age, overcoming numerous challenges to pursue her dream. After honing her skills in community theater and attending Dekalb School of the Arts, she moved to New York City, juggling multiple jobs while performing in independent films and off-Broadway shows.
Her breakthrough came with roles in “Law & Order: S.V.U.,” “F.B.I.: Most Wanted,” and the Sundance-winning film “A Thousand and One.” Dedicated to making a positive impact, Artrece focuses on helping kids in foster care and advocating for prison reform, embodying her commitment to making a difference both on and off the screen.
Her breakthrough came with roles in “Law & Order: S.V.U.,” “F.B.I.: Most Wanted,” and the Sundance-winning film “A Thousand and One.” Dedicated to making a positive impact, Artrece focuses on helping kids in foster care and advocating for prison reform, embodying her commitment to making a difference both on and off the screen.
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, based on the acclaimed iHeart true-crime podcast, follows the infamous story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight changed not only one man’s life but ultimately transformed Atlanta into the “Black Mecca.”
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist | Official Trailer
When a hustler named Chicken Man (Kevin Hart) hosts an afterparty to celebrate the fight with a guest list of the country’s wealthiest, the night ends with the most brazen criminal underworld heist in Atlanta’s history. Suspected of masterminding the crime, Chicken Man is hellbent on clearing his name but must convince his old adversary, J.D. Hudson (Don Cheadle), one of the first Black detectives in the city’s desegregated police force, who is tasked with bringing those responsible to justice.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Premiere Date / Rollout: September 5, 2024
Principal Cast: Kevin Hart (“Chicken Man”), Samuel L. Jackson (“Frank Moten”), Taraji P. Henson (“Vivian Thomas”), Don Cheadle (“JD Hudson”), Terrence Howard (“Cadillac Richie”)
Key Guest Stars: Chloe Bailey (“Lena Mosley”), Marsha Stephanie Blake (“Delores Hudson”), Dexter Darden (“Muhammad Ali”), Lori Harvey (“Lola Falana”), Sinqua Walls (“McKinley Rogers”)
Creator / Writer / Showrunner / Executive Producer: Shaye Ogbonna (Penguin, The Chi, God’s Country)
Showrunner / Executive Producer: Jason Horwitch (Echo 3, The Calling)
Executive Producer / Star: Kevin Hart
Executive Producer: Will Packer and Sabrina Wind for Will Packer Media Executive
Producer: Bryan Smiley and Mike Stein for Hartbeat Executive
Producer: Conal Byrne and Carrie Lieberman for iHeartPodcasts
Executive Producer: Jeff Keating of Doghouse Pictures, LLC
Executive Producer: Lars Jacobson
Executive Producer: Erika L. Johnson
Executive Producer: Mike Daniels
Executive Producer / Director (Ep. 101, 102, 107 and 108): Craig Brewer (Empire, Dolemite Is My Name)
Co-Executive Producer: Tiffany Brown for Hartbeat, Kenny Burns Studio: Universal Television LLC, a division of Universal Studio Group Production
Location: Assembly Studios in Atlanta
The biggest night. The baddest hustlers. Anything could go down. #FightNight arrives Sept. 5 on @Peacock
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Related Links: https://www.blackfilm.com/read/will-packer-talks-fight-night-the-million-dollar-heist-video/
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