Nicola Peltz plays Canadian actress and Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten in the forthcoming Hulu drama series Welcome to Chippendales. Stratten was allegedly murdered by her husband and manager, Paul Snider, when she was just 20 years old. Nicola Peltz is a well-known actress who has been in a number of films and television episodes, including Transformers: Age of Extinction, The Last Airbender, and many more. Peltz features as Dorothy Stratten in the upcoming Hulu series on Chippendales founder Somen “Steve” Banerjee.
Nicola Peltz will play Dorothy Stratten in a new drama series.
Nicola Peltz was born on January 9, 1995, in Westchester County, New York, to entrepreneur Nelson Peltz and model Claudia Heffner. Nicola Peltz made her acting debut at the age of 11 in John Whitesell’s comedy Deck the Halls, starring Danny DeVito and Matthew Broderick. Peltz portrayed Mackenzie in the film. She then played the character of Becki in another comedy film named Harold.
Peltz had a notable cameo in M. Night Shyamalan’s action-adventure film The Last Airbender. In the film, she played the part of Katara, an adolescent girl. Nicola Peltz went on to star in television programs such as Bates Motel When the Streetlights Go Out, and Inhumans. In the teaser for Welcome to Chippendales, Nicola Peltz as Dorothy Stratten looks lovely. The actress effortlessly captures the charisma and charm of the Playboy Playmate.
Dorothy Stratten has been the subject of countless pop culture allusions throughout the years. Californication by the Red Hot Chili Peppers has a Stratten reference. According to reports, Bryan Adams dedicated the song The Best Was Yet to Come to Dorothy Stratten. Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story and Star 80 were both based on her life.
A look at the Welcome to Chippendales trailer, as well as other information
Kumail Nanjiani plays Somen “Steve” Banerjee in the teaser for Welcome to Chippendales. With his commanding screen presence and particular sense of humor, Kumail Nanjiani dominates the trailer. It briefly discusses what inspired Banerjee to start the Chippendales, as well as the dancing troupe’s subsequent popularity. Despite the fact that the series has aspects of criminality, the trailer retains a more comedic and cheerful tone.
According to Hulu Press, below is the official summary of the show:
“WELCOME TO CHIPPENDALES is a vast true-crime drama that follows the incredible story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee, an Indian immigrant who became the unexpected creator of the world’s biggest male-stripping empire—and let nothing stand in his way.”
Aside from Nanjiani in the starring role, the series boasts a slew of additional actors in key parts. Annaleigh Ashford plays Irene, Spencer Boldman plays Lance McCrae, Robin de Jess plays Ray Colon, Juliette Lewis plays Denise, and Dan Stevens plays Paul Snider. Remember to tune in to Hulu on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, to see Welcome to Chippendales.
