Starz is debuting a new action hero in the combat thriller arena with the premiere of The Nowhere Man. The series will follow Lukas, a former mercenary with PTSD, as he battles the criminal underworld in Johannesburg, South Africa. The network is loading the clip with this show and is ready to deli ver action and high-octane excitement. Photo Courtesy of Starz “The Nowhere Man takes you on a fun, thrilling ride. You get to see me in a totally different way from Tasha, and I think once you’re locked in by the love, drama, and action, you’re going to want more,” said Naturi Naughton-Lewis, Actress and executive producer of The Nowhere Man. The Nowhere Man debuts on Friday, January 16, on Starz. Naturi Naughton-Lewis and Bonko Khoza lead the cast. The show is directed by Gareth Crocker and executive produced by Chris Lawrance, Xavier “Two” Lewis, and Naturi Naughton-Lewis. Khoza portrays Lukas, and Naughton-Lewis plays Ruby, an American mercenary who travels to Africa and opens a shelter where the show takes place. Photo Courtesy of Starz The Nowhere Man begins with Lukas collecting scrap metal to make into works for the local shelter. This is his attempt to stay under the radar as he deals with his PTSD from his mercenary missions with the special forces brigade. One morning, Lukas witnesses a home invasion and intervenes, saving a woman’s life. This begins a chain of fights that wrestle him back into a world he was trying to break free from. Lukas now has to use his combat skills to discover who was behind the home invasion and face the dark secrets of his past. “The whole story gives people a chance to see what it means to start again and pivot in a way where you redeem yourself. Lukas is recovering from a lot of trauma in his past, but he learns how to use his talents for good,” said Naughton-Lewis.​ The Nowhere Man was shot in South Africa. What appealed most to Khoza and Naughton-Lewis about this project is how the Nowhere Man will display the continent as vibrant and modern. Khoza explains that people’s views of Johannesburg and Cape Town are outdated. Many do not know that cities in Africa are buzzing metropolitan spaces. The lead actor hopes The Nowhere Man can change people’s perception. “I think these are the real representations of what South Africa is in 2026. I think for a long time, the look of Africa has been owned. It was returned to us, and people got to see the truth. I think the Nowhere Man does that,” said Bonko Khoza, lead of the Nowhere Man. Photo Courtesy of Starz According to the Power actress, what attracted her most to this role was the opportunity to be part of a narrative that showcases South Africa. Naughton-Lewis believes that The Nowhere Man will reintroduce her as an executive producer while introducing Khoza and the cast. She believes this can bridge the gap between our communities.  ​ “Having a superstar like Naturi and Starz picking the show up feels like a global takeover. The idea of showcasing South Africa and Johannesburg to the highest quality possible and putting together an ensemble of South Africa’s most talented actors are the reasons I’m so proud of being a part of this project,” said Khoza. Starz wants The Nowhere Man to be an explosive launch for its 2026 slate of shows. With intense gunfights and heated fight scenes across South Africa, Khoza and Naughton-Lewis are confident viewers will want more after each episode.   “People should watch the Nowhere Man, because it’s probably one of the best projects to come out of Africa. It’s an action that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and a thrilling ride that shows great things are coming from Africa. I can’t wait to see what the future holds,” said Khoza. ​ ​ The post The Nowhere Man: Starz unveils new action hero in South Africa appeared first on The Atlanta Voice. ...read more read less