Chippendales has a surprisingly dark past, including arson and murder, that is revisited in 'Welcome to Chippendales.'
"All of the stuff that happens in it is so unbelievable," Nanjiani tells ET about the eight-part series, which is adapted by co-showrunners Robert Siegel and Jenni Konner and director Matt Shakman from the 2014 book."There are, like, 20 unbelievably bonkers things that happen in this thing."
With the limited series premiering Nov. 22 on Hulu, here's what to know about Banerjee, his many crimes and other figures key to the Chippendales' legacy. Born in Bombay, India, Banerjee immigrated to the United States, where he worked as a gas station attendant before attempting to open a nightclub in Los Angeles, California. After several failed attempts to make the club a success, he eventually created what's now known as the Chippendales in 1979.
While Ashford describes Banerjee as a"monster," she says there was a real love between him and his wife."Their connection really makes you root for him, 'cause it's, like, if someone as lovely as Irene loves him, maybe there's something there," she offers. Nick De Noia to choreograph the live show. The two had a contentious business relationship that fell apart after De Noia negotiated a licensing arrangement to use the Chippendales brand on tour. The contract was written and signed on a cocktail napkin, which became the subject of Banerjee's unsuccessful legal attempts to break their deal after he became dissatisfied with their business and financial arrangement.
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