He seeks the truth about the set-up that sent him to prison all those years ago and also hoping to reconnect with Michelle , his one true love.
Jerry Bruckheimer, who produced the original film, will executive produce along with Jonathan Littman and KristieAnne Reed via Jerry Bruckheimer Television.
“American Gigolo” was released in 1980 and helped establish Gere as a major box office draw.
It was reported in May that he would star in the HBO series “We Own This City” from David Simon, George Pelecanos, and Ed Burns.