FX is developing a series based on the life of Hiroaki “Rocky” Aoki, best known as the founder of the Benihana restaurant chain, Variety has learned exclusively from sources.
The series is currently titled “American Hiro” and is based in part on the book “Making It in America: The Life and Times of Rocky Aoki” by Jack McCallum.
Representatives for FX and 20th Television declined to comment.
The series will delve into Aoki’s colorful life as a mogul and businessman, from founding Benihana to being an Olympic wrestler, professional speed boat racer, hot air balloonist, and nightclub impresario. It will also examine his complicated relationship with his family and his attempts to reconcile his Japanese heritage with his American dreams.
Jonathan Abrams created the series and will serve as an executive producer. Steve Aoki and Devon Aoki, two of Hiroaki’s children, will executive produce as well. Jon M. Chu...
The series is currently titled “American Hiro” and is based in part on the book “Making It in America: The Life and Times of Rocky Aoki” by Jack McCallum.
Representatives for FX and 20th Television declined to comment.
The series will delve into Aoki’s colorful life as a mogul and businessman, from founding Benihana to being an Olympic wrestler, professional speed boat racer, hot air balloonist, and nightclub impresario. It will also examine his complicated relationship with his family and his attempts to reconcile his Japanese heritage with his American dreams.
Jonathan Abrams created the series and will serve as an executive producer. Steve Aoki and Devon Aoki, two of Hiroaki’s children, will executive produce as well. Jon M. Chu...
- 6/8/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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