Fightland is a London-set crime drama that uses the boxing business as the doorway into a larger struggle involving family, money, ambition and organized crime. Howard Charles and Nicholas Pinnock lead an ensemble built around the Kilroy and Marshall families.
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Cast at a Glance
| Actor / Personality | Role / Connection | Known For |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Charles | Maduka “Duke” Kilroy | Top Boy, Whitstable Pearl |
| Nicholas Pinnock | Kingsley Marshall | For Life, Marcella |
| Deborah Ayorinde | Joy Marshall | Them, Riches |
| Charles Babalola | Ezekiel “Zeek” Marshall | The Outlaws, Black Mirror |
| Anita-Joy Uwajeh | Cebella “Cece” Marshall | Vampire Academy, National Theatre |
| Tahirah Sharif | Kim Harper | The Haunting of Bly Manor, A Town Called Malice |
| Tyler Conti | Justin “Jay” Hall | Screen and stage work |
| Richard Pepple | Gary “Gazzer” Kilroy | Gangs of London, The Rig |
Howard Charles as Maduka “Duke” Kilroy
Duke is a central force in Fightland’s boxing world. Howard Charles brings the authority required for a character who understands both the sport and the dangerous systems operating around it.
Nicholas Pinnock as Kingsley Marshall
Kingsley Marshall sits at the heart of the family drama. Pinnock is known for emotionally controlled performances, making him well suited to a story where loyalty and power rarely move in the same direction.
Deborah Ayorinde as Joy Marshall
Joy Marshall adds another major perspective within the Marshall family. Deborah Ayorinde has previously led intense dramas, and her casting signals that Joy will have more to do than simply react to the men around her.
Charles Babalola as Ezekiel “Zeek” Marshall
Zeek represents a younger generation shaped by pressure, expectation and the lure of the fight business. Babalola’s screen presence gives the character both physical credibility and emotional tension.
Anita-Joy Uwajeh as Cece Marshall
Cece is another key member of the Marshall family. Her role helps widen the story beyond the ring and shows how the consequences of the boxing empire spread across the household.
Tahirah Sharif as Kim Harper
Kim Harper is positioned outside the immediate family structure, making her a useful character for exposing alliances, rivalries and secrets that the core families might prefer to keep buried.
Tyler Conti as Jay Hall
Justin “Jay” Hall is part of the younger cast surrounding the boxing story. His connection to the fighters and their ambitions is likely to become clearer as the series develops.
Richard Pepple as Gazzer Kilroy
Gary “Gazzer” Kilroy strengthens the Kilroy side of the ensemble. Richard Pepple is familiar to crime-drama audiences and brings a grounded intensity to the role.
What is Fightland about?
The series follows the collision between boxing, criminal influence and two powerful families in London. Rather than treating boxing only as sport, Fightland looks at who controls fighters, who profits from them and what happens when personal history enters the ring.
Is 50 Cent in the Fightland cast?
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is an executive producer through G-Unit Film & Television. The announced lead cast centers on Howard Charles, Nicholas Pinnock and the wider ensemble listed above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Howard Charles plays Maduka “Duke” Kilroy.
Nicholas Pinnock plays Kingsley Marshall.
Fightland is a STARZ drama.
The story is set in London and revolves around boxing, family power and crime.