Kumail Nanjiani portrays murderous Chippendales founder Steve Banerjee in trailer for new Hulu show

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Kumail Nanjiani portrays Somen ‘Steve’ Banerjee, the founder of the world’s largest men stripping empire, in Hulu’s Hulu’s true crime saga, Welcome to Chippendales,

In the latest teaser for Tuesday’s upcoming drama, the 44-year-old Pakistani-American actor can be seen dreaming of “luxury” and “opulent lifestyle” while working at a gas station.

After his boss compliments him for being “hardworking” and “trustworthy” and offers him a promotion to general manager, Banerjee has a surprising answer.

Murderous: Kumail Nanjiani portrays Somen 'Steve' Banerjee, the founder of the world's largest male comics empire, in Hulu's Hulu's true crime saga, Welcome to Chippendales

Murderous: Kumail Nanjiani portrays Somen ‘Steve’ Banerjee, the founder of the world’s largest male comics empire, in Hulu’s Hulu’s true crime saga, Welcome to Chippendales

‘I’m afraid I can’t accept it. That was my dream when I came here, but my goals have changed, I have changed. I am going to start my own company. A strip club for women,” he explains.

As he reveals his big idea to a man (Dan Stevens) and a woman outside a seedy club, the man asks him if he’s kidding.

“Do you like looking at naked guys?” the man asked the blonde next to him, who replies, “I have something to tell you, Paul, women get horny.”

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1666138346 749 Kumail Nanjiani portrays murderous Chippendales founder Steve Banerjee in trailer

Drama: In the latest teaser for the upcoming drama on Tuesday, the 44-year-old Pakistani-American actor can be seen dreaming of “luxury” and “opulent lifestyle” while working at a gas station

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1666138346 701 Kumail Nanjiani portrays murderous Chippendales founder Steve Banerjee in trailer

Big dreams: After his boss compliments him for being “hardworking” and “trustworthy” and offers him a promotion to general manager, Banerjee has a surprising answer

As success comes, Nanjiani seems to grow more desperate as he says he is putting “every penny” he had into this club.

He then receives a call from the FBI and is accused of being a “murderer.”

Despite his legal woes, he insists: ‘I have everything and I don’t regret anything.’

'I'm afraid I can't accept it.  That was my dream when I came here, but my goals have changed, I have changed.  I am going to start my own company.  A strip club for women,

'I'm afraid I can't accept it.  That was my dream when I came here, but my goals have changed, I have changed.  I am going to start my own company.  A strip club for women,

‘I’m afraid I can’t accept it. That was my dream when I came here, but my goals have changed, I have changed. I am going to start my own company. A strip club for women,” he explains

Aspirations: As he reveals his big idea to a man (Dan Stevens) and a woman outside a seedy club, the man asks him if he is joking

Aspirations: As he reveals his big idea to a man (Dan Stevens) and a woman outside a seedy club, the man asks him if he is joking

Aspirations: As he reveals his big idea to a man (Dan Stevens) and a woman outside a seedy club, the man asks him if he is joking

The development of Welcome to Chippendales was unveiled to the public last year and was originally called Immigrant.

The show is based on K. Scot Macdonald and Patrick MontesDeOca’s book Deadly Dance: The Chippendales Murders, which was originally published in 2014.

1666138347 935 Kumail Nanjiani portrays murderous Chippendales founder Steve Banerjee in trailer

1666138347 935 Kumail Nanjiani portrays murderous Chippendales founder Steve Banerjee in trailer

“Do you like looking at naked guys?” the man asked the blonde next to him, who replies: ‘I have something to tell you, Paul, women get horny’

Over his head: When success comes, Nanjiani seems to grow more desperate as he talks about 'every penny' he had in this club

Over his head: When success comes, Nanjiani seems to grow more desperate as he talks about 'every penny' he had in this club

Over his head: When success comes, Nanjiani seems to grow more desperate as he talks about ‘every penny’ he had in this club

Proud: Despite his legal woes, he persists: 'I have everything and regret nothing'

Proud: Despite his legal woes, he persists: 'I have everything and regret nothing'

Proud: Despite his legal woes, he persists: ‘I have everything and regret nothing’

The program follows the life of Banerjee, who eventually committed suicide in 1994 while awaiting sentencing after being charged with murder for hire, among other things.

The late businessman’s life had been worked into several projects in the past, and he was played by Naveen Andrews in the 2000 television movie The Chippendales Murder.

Nanjiani joined the series last year and both he and his wife, Emily V. Gordon, serve as two of the show’s executive producers.

Weeks away from premiere: Welcome to Chippendales development was unveiled to the public last year and was originally called Immigrant

Weeks away from premiere: Welcome to Chippendales development was unveiled to the public last year and was originally called Immigrant

Weeks away from premiere: Welcome to Chippendales development was unveiled to the public last year and was originally called Immigrant

Adaptation: The show is based on K. Scot Macdonald and Patrick MontesDeOca's book Deadly Dance: The Chippendales Murders, which was originally published in 2014

Adaptation: The show is based on K. Scot Macdonald and Patrick MontesDeOca's book Deadly Dance: The Chippendales Murders, which was originally published in 2014

Adaptation: The show is based on K. Scot Macdonald and Patrick MontesDeOca’s book Deadly Dance: The Chippendales Murders, which was originally published in 2014

Not the first time: The late businessman's life had been worked into several projects in the past, and he was played by Naveen Andrews in the 2000 television movie The Chippendales Murder

Not the first time: The late businessman's life had been worked into several projects in the past, and he was played by Naveen Andrews in the 2000 television movie The Chippendales Murder

Not the first time: The late businessman’s life had been worked into several projects in the past, and he was played by Naveen Andrews in the 2000 television movie The Chippendales Murder

Star-studded cast: Nanjiani joined the series last year, and both he and his wife, Emily V. Gordon, serve as two of the show's executive producers

Star-studded cast: Nanjiani joined the series last year, and both he and his wife, Emily V. Gordon, serve as two of the show's executive producers

Star-studded cast: Nanjiani joined the series last year, and both he and his wife, Emily V. Gordon, serve as two of the show’s executive producers

Other cast members include Robin De Jesus, Spencer Boldman and Nicola Peltz, who will guest-star.

Physical production on the program took place earlier this year, although it was briefly interrupted because a member of the production team tested positive for COVID-19.

Welcome To Chippendales is currently premiering on Hulu on November 22.

True-crime saga: Other cast members include Robin De Jesus, Spencer Boldman and Nicola Peltz, who will guest-star.

True-crime saga: Other cast members include Robin De Jesus, Spencer Boldman and Nicola Peltz, who will guest-star.

True-crime saga: Other cast members include Robin De Jesus, Spencer Boldman and Nicola Peltz, who will guest-star.

Delayed: Physical production on the program took place earlier this year, although it was briefly interrupted because a member of the production team tested positive for COVID-19

Delayed: Physical production on the program took place earlier this year, although it was briefly interrupted because a member of the production team tested positive for COVID-19

Delayed: Physical production on the program took place earlier this year, although it was briefly interrupted because a member of the production team tested positive for COVID-19

Coming Soon: Welcome To Chippendales Currently Premiering On Hulu November 22

Coming Soon: Welcome To Chippendales Currently Premiering On Hulu November 22

Coming Soon: Welcome To Chippendales Currently Premiering On Hulu November 22