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Starz Takes U.S. Rights to South African Series 'The Nowhere Man,' Sets Jan. 16 Launch

The South African series spotlights Bonko Khoza opposite Naturi Naughton-Lewis, who also serves as executive producer.

Overview

  • The six-episode action drama will roll out weekly in the U.S. on Starz starting January 16, 2026.
  • In the series, ex–Special Forces mercenary Lukas rebuilds his life in Johannesburg until a violent crime pulls him back into danger.
  • Naturi Naughton-Lewis plays Ruby, who runs a local shelter, and she executive produces through Take Two Entertainment.
  • The show is already streaming on Prime Video in South Africa, with international distribution handled by Prime Video and Canal+.
  • Produced by Motion Story and filmed on location in South Africa, the series was directed by Fred Wolmarans and Gareth Crocker, with Crocker as showrunner.