Chloe Bailey Shines in “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist”
The eight-episode series premiered on Peacock, Thursday September 5th, with the first three episodes; and already viewers are on the edge of their seats – anxiously awaiting episode four.
Yes! It’s that serious. The series is the perfect blend of high stakes, historical drama, and an all-star cast. Just as the title reveals, it’s set on the night of the iconic return to the ring of Muhammad Ali against Jerry Quarry. While the world’s eyes were on this monumental sports event, another dramatic showdown was beginning to unfold, centered around the robbery of “the council of all the top black bosses across the nation,” aka – the black mafia.
Bailey takes on the role of Lena, the only female operative involved in an elaborate heist. During a TODAY with Hoda & Jenna interview the “Have Mercy” singer shared a few details about the character.
“I play Lena, “explained Bailey. “I am the only girl a part of the heist, so I get to hang with the boys. It was so much fun. She gets into some trouble, so…we’ll see.”
SPOILER ALERT
She’s right about that trouble. Lena, faces perilous circumstances by Episode 3, which ends on a nail-biting cliffhanger—will she reveal the names of her accomplices, or will she falsely name “Chicken Man” to save herself? This pivotal moment, along with the remaining five episodes will release weekly every Thursday.
By now, if you haven’t watched the show you’re probably asking, “who is Chicken Man?” That would be the character played by Kevin Hart, who also served as one of the executive producers of the series.
Sharing the screen with the likes of Bailey and Hart are, Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle, and Terrence Howard. With executive producers Hart and Will Packer at the helm, and Shaye Ogbonna steering as the creator, writer, showrunner, and executive producer, the series boasts a powerhouse team both in front of and behind the camera.
When speaking with Hoda & Jenna, Chloe expressed her excitement and gratitude for working alongside legendary actors like Jackson, who encouraged her and Henson who imparted wisdom on set, advising Chloe to “Always find your light and don’t let anyone block your light.
Beyond her role in “Fight Night,” Chloe continues to make waves in the music industry with her second album, “Trouble in Paradise” which she describes as a “sonic summer fling.”
