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Originally set to be produced as a starring vehicle for the late James Gandolfini, the show was recast after his death, with John Turturro
John Turturro
Early life

Turturro was raised a Roman Catholic and moved to the Rosedale section of Queens, New York with his family, when he was 6. He majored in Theatre Arts at the State University of New York at New Paltz, and completed his MFA at the Yale School of Drama.
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taking the role of attorney John Stone.

Who are the actors in the movie the night of?

The Night Of (TV Mini Series 2016) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

Who is the Best Actor in the night of?

Jun 24, 2016 · The Night Of: Created by Richard Price, Steven Zaillian. With John Turturro, Riz Ahmed, Bill Camp, Payman Maadi. After a night of partying with a woman he picked up, a man wakes up to find her stabbed to death and is charged with her murder.

Who is the director of the night of on HBO?

Allison Crowe is a character from The Night Of and is played by Glenne Headly. A defense attorney of high-profile cases.

Who plays Judge Roth on'the night of'?

The Night Of is a richly crafted, ... While attorney John Stone counsels Naz, lead detective Dennis Box investigates the crime. ... Perfect cast & this cinematography keeps you right there with ...

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Dennis Box Bill Camp. Salim Khan Peyman Moaadi. Safar Khan Poorna Jagannathan. Andrea Cornish Sofia Black-d'elia. Don Taylor Paul Sparks. Helen Weiss Jeannie Berlin. Freddy Knight Michael K. Williams. Alison Crowe Glenne Headly. Chandra Kapoor Amara Karan.

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What is the night of?

The Night Of is a 2016 American eight-part crime drama television miniseries based on the first season of Criminal Justice, a 2008 British series. The miniseries was written by Richard Price and Steven Zaillian (based on the original Criminal Justice plot by Peter Moffat ), and directed by Zaillian and James Marsh.

Who plays Nasir Khan in the movie?

Riz Ahmed as Nasir "Naz" Khan, a Pakistani-American college student accused of murdering a girl on the Upper West Side of New York City. Michael K. Williams as Freddy Knight, an influential prisoner at Rikers Island. Bill Camp as Dennis Box, a detective working on Nasir's case. Jeannie Berlin as Helen Weiss, a district attorney working on Nasir's ...

How many viewers did the show "The Last Jedi" draw?

The premiere episode drew 2.1 million viewers, before increasing to an average gross audience of 8.2 million viewers on HBO.

Where is Naz Khan?

In October 2014, Nasir "Naz" Khan is a naive Pakistani-American college student living in Queens, New York. After stealing his father's cab one night with intentions to attend a popular party, Naz picks up a young woman, Andrea, and ends up cancelling his plans to attend the party so he can spend the evening with her.

Who played the police officer in the movie "The Last Jedi"?

Paul Sparks as Don Taylor, Andrea's stepfather. Sofia Black-D'Elia as Andrea Cornish, the victim. Afton Williamson as Wiggins, a police officer working at the 21st precinct.

Is Criminal Justice based on a TV show?

On September 19, 2012, it was announced that HBO had ordered a pilot based on the British television series Criminal Justice. James Gandolfini was set to star, Richard Price would write the project, and Steven Zaillian would direct. On February 19, 2013, HBO passed on the project. However, on May 13, 2013, HBO reversed course, picking up Criminal Justice as a seven-part limited series. After Gandolfini's death on June 19, 2013, it was reported that the miniseries would move forward in his honor, and that Robert De Niro was set to replace Gandolfini. On April 21, 2014, John Turturro replaced De Niro because of scheduling conflicts. On March 11, 2016, it was announced that the project would premiere in the middle of 2016 under the title The Night Of. Gandolfini retains a posthumous executive producer credit.

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Who plays Detective Box in The Night of?

Bill Camp. Aside from our three main actors, almost everyone you see on The Night Of will be someone you've encountered on HBO before. Case in point: Camp, who plays Detective Box, has appeared in both Boardwalk Empire and The Leftovers. (In an ironic twist, he'll also appear alongside co-star Ahmed in Jason Bourne this summer.)

Who plays Jack Stone in The Night of the Dead?

Of course, the one person that almost everyone watching The Night Of will know is Turturro, who plays crusading lawyer Jack Stone. The role was originally going to be played by Gandolfini before he passed away; but the actor most famous for his roles in Coen Brothers movies like Miller's Crossing, Barton Fink, The Big Lebowski, and O Brother, Where Art Thou? is not bad as far as replacements go. This technically isn't Turturoo's HBO debut, either — he previously guest starred in one episode of Flight Of The Conchords back in 2007.

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Overview

Cast

• John Turturro as John Stone, a lawyer who represents Nasir Khan
• Riz Ahmed as Nasir "Naz" Khan, a Pakistani-American college student accused of murdering a woman on the Upper West Side of New York City
• Michael K. Williams as Freddy Knight, an influential prisoner at Rikers Island

• John Turturro as John Stone, a lawyer who represents Nasir Khan
• Riz Ahmed as Nasir "Naz" Khan, a Pakistani-American college student accused of murdering a woman on the Upper West Side of New York City
• Michael K. Williams as Freddy Knight, an influential prisoner at Rikers Island

Production

On September 19, 2012, it was announced that HBO had ordered a pilot based on the British television series Criminal Justice. James Gandolfini was set to star, Richard Price would write the project, and Steven Zaillianwould direct. On February 19, 2013, HBO passed on the project. However, on May 13, 2013, HBO reversed course, picking up Criminal Justice as a seven-part limited series. After Gandolfini's death on June 19, 2013, it was reported that the miniseries woul…

Reception

The Night Of received critical acclaim. On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 90 out of 100, indicating "universal acclaim" based on 40 reviews. It has a score of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes with an average rating of 8.6/10 based on 62 reviews; its consensus reads, "The Night Of is a richly crafted, exquisitely performed mystery that will keep viewers enthralled and leave them devastated."

See also

• Serial (podcast), a series with several similarities

External links

• Official website
• The Night Of at IMDb