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Teaser: Muhammad Ali Series "The Greatest"
The eight-episode series is billed as the first authorized scripted take on Ali’s life and traces his rise from Olympic gold to heavyweight champion.
- Amazon Prime Video announced Saturday at the Essence Festival of Culture that its Muhammad Ali limited series, "The Greatest," will premiere on November 4, marking the first authorized scripted series about the boxing legend's life.
- Season one explores Ali's formative years, starting with his 1960 gold medal victory at the Rome Olympics and concluding in 1964 when he won the heavyweight title and adopted his name.
- Jaalen Best stars as the champion alongside Omari Hardwick and Dana Gourrier, who portray his parents, while showrunner Ben Watkins, Lonnie Ali, and Michael B. Jordan serve as executive producers.
- Moving beyond well-documented fights, the series focuses on intimate moments outside the spotlight, with Watkins aiming to show Ali as a husband, father, brother, and son.
- Supporting cast members include Amin Joseph as boxing rival Sonny Liston and Michael Ealy as Malcolm X; the series, filmed in Toronto, provides a coming-of-age perspective on the legendary athlete's early career.
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Prime teases Muhammad Ali series biopic with trailer for The Greatest
Read the original post on Flickering Myth here: Prime teases Muhammad Ali series biopic with trailer for The Greatest Prime Video has shared the first trailer for The Greatest, the first authorized scripted drama series from Ben Watkins (Cross), which tells the life story of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. The series sees Jaalen Best lead the cast as Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali, alongside Dana Gourrier, Amin Joseph, Kai Parham, and Michael Ealy. Watch…
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