Starz Takes U.S. Rights to Series ‘The Nowhere Man’

Starz has acquired exclusive U.S. rights to South African action series “The Nowhere Man,” starring Bonko Khoz (“The Woman King”) as a former Special Forces mercenary crippled by PTSD and Naturi Naughton-Lewis (“Power,” “Power Book II: Ghost”) as a woman named Ruby who helps him get his life back together.

The six-episode series, that is currently streaming on Prime Video in South Africa, will launch weekly on Starz starting Jan. 16, 2026.  International distribution is being handled by Prime Video and Canal+. 

In “The Nowhere Man,” tormented ex-mercenary Lukas (Khoza) has turned his back on his violent past and is operating as a junk collector on the streets of Johannesburg. But when he witnesses a home invasion and intervenes, “he is dragged back into the world he’s spent years trying to escape,” according to the synopsis.

Besides starring in “The Nowhere Man,” Naughton-Lewis — who is known for her long-running role as Tasha St. Patrick on Starz’s drama series “Power” and its spin-off “Power Book II: Ghost” — serves as an executive producer on the show.

“The Nowhere Man’ represents an exciting evolution for me as both an actress and executive producer, and I’m thrilled to have my company, Take Two Entertainment, as part of this incredible team,” she said in a statement. “It’s especially meaningful to be reunited with my Starz family to tell a bold, action-packed, globally relevant story,” she added.

“We’re thrilled to be reunited with Naturi, an extraordinary talent viewers know and love,” said Alison Hoffman, President of STARZ Networks. “‘The Nowhere Man’ is a powerful addition to our action lineup, and with our audience eager for the next high-octane thrill ride, this show delivers.”

“The Nowhere Man” was filmed on location in South Africa and created by Motion Story and produced by Phillip Wolmarans and Nick Keulemans. Fred Wolmarans and Gareth Crocker directed, with Crocker serving as showrunner. Additional executive producers include Chris Lawrance, Colleen Lawrance, Sean Mik’ael Butler, Naturi Naughton-Lewis and Two Lewis.