Muhammad Ali is getting a docuseries from HBO, LeBron James and Antoine Fuqua
The Champ is making a TV comeback, thanks to HBO.
The premium cable network is partnering with NBA star LeBron James and director Antoine Fuqua for a new multi-part documentary series about the life and career of Muhammad Ali.
Fuqua will direct the documentary, which will combine archival footage and cinematic recreations to transport viewers into the ring and at home with “The Greatest of All Time.”
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Fans will also get to see never-before-seen photos and footage from private collections of the Ali family and others associated with the heavyweight champion boxer.
“It’s tough to put into words how much it means to me to be a part of this project honoring the legacy and telling the extremely important story of the great Muhammad Ali,” said James, who is executive producing the series alongside Maverick Carter through the duo's SpringHill Entertainment production company.
“He transcended sports and used his platform to empower people, which paved the way for all athletes and people of every race and gender that came after him, myself included. It’s important that his story continues for generations to come, and it’s an honor for SpringHill Entertainment and me to be a part of this.”
Added Fuqua, "Muhammad Ali meant many things to many people, and he is someone who had a deep impact on me from an early age. Being given the opportunity to tell his story, both inside and outside of the ring, is a privilege, and a dream come true, and I couldn't have found better partners than LeBron and HBO to help memorialize 'The Greatest of All Time.'”
The untitled docuseries has not yet set a premiere date.
Topics HBO
