The film's announcement on February 3 sparked backlash on social media, with many calling the title ‘casteist’ and ‘offensive’
Directed and executive-produced by Guy Ritchie, the eight-part series is set to premiere on Prime Video on March 4
Also starring Jacobi Jupe, Diane Lane and Chiwetel Ejiofor, the film is set to release in theatres in March 2027