I think that is the question foremost on everyone’s mind after watching the 7-part Netflix series, which dominated the Top 10 in South Africa Today list since it debuted on the streaming platform. Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes helming the crime thriller was incentive enough to watch the show.
Before delving into the series, though, do note that it isn’t based on a real-life story although it does include certain truths about Hart that sells the fictionalised narrative.
Hart does have an older brother, who, despite dabbling in criminal activities in his misspent youth has turned his life around, and, for a brief period, they had a tenuous relationship.
Also, Hart was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Eric Newman (“Narcos” and “Narcos: Mexico” fame) is the showrunner of “True Story”.
And he allows his imagination to run rampant as he explores the psychological and emotional stress of an unfortunate situation in the life of the world-famous comedian and actor Kid (Hart).
Thereafter, the storyline shifts to a week prior with Kid making a guest appearance on “Ellen” ahead of his worldwide comedy tour, which kicks off in his hometown, Philadelphia.
It’s also where he reconnects with his brother Carlton (Snipes), who has been leeching off him for the longest time.
Of course, Kid is accompanied by his entourage, which includes bodyguard Herschel (William Catlett), manager Todd (Paul Adelstein) and writer Billie (Tawny Newsome).
Things snowball in utter bedlam after the first concert and a night of hard partying. Kid hooks up with a groupie, who ends up dead in his bed.
Carlton gets fixer Ari (Billy Zane), who is part of a Greek mafia family that includes his brothers Nikos (John Ales) and Savvas (Chris Diamantopoulos), to take care of the body. But when Ari tries to extort $6 million from Kid, he snaps and strangles him.
Source: People
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