Time to make sure you have enough popcorn in stock.
Muhammad Ali's legacy first time John F. Kennedy, known as one of the greatest boxers of all time, has given the go ahead for a drama series about arguably the greatest boxer of all time. The show will be distributed by Amazon Prime. Muhammad's widow, Lonnie Ali, will be executive producing the show. Jalen Best (American Horror Story, Magnum P.I.) will play the late boxer. (RELATED: WBC bans Ryan Garcia for going too far)
“The incredible victories and losses that made Ali a legend both in and out of the ring are well-chronicled and those milestone events live on in 'The Greatest,' but the heartbeat of the story is driven by all the moments that happened outside the spotlight. While the world remembers an icon, 'The Greatest' is also a story about a man, a husband, a father, a brother and a son,” Amazon Prime said in a press release. variety.
Michael B. Jordan (Creed) and Ben Watkins (Alex Cross) will direct the series.
Amazon Prime Video has greenlit “The Greatest,” the first licensed scripted series about the life of Muhammad Ali.
Jalen Best will star as Ali, and Ben Watkins, creator of Amazon's upcoming Alex Cross series, will serve as showrunner.https://t.co/e2BEKYrLVf
— Variety (@Variety) July 11, 2024
If you know me, you know I'm a huge fan of Will Smith's character, Ali…
Ants (2001)
Starring: Will Smith, Jamie Foxx
In 1964, fresh from winning an Olympic gold medal, cocky rookie professional boxer Cassius Clay shot to fame. Bold and outspoken, he took a proud public stance and gave a whole new image to African-Americans in sports… pic.twitter.com/TF3cVdvz8t
— 🐻🇳🇬🇨🇩 (@TheIgboBear) June 18, 2024
You already know I have high hopes for this one, Amazon, please deliver on those hopes!
