Jaylen Best (All American: Homecoming) will star in the new series Prime Video, based on the life and career of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. The series gained unprecedented access to Ali's archives and became the first authorized series about the life of this world-famous icon, boxing champion and philanthropist.
According to Amazon's statement: “The Greatest” explores in depth the incomparable life of Muhammad Ali. The amazing victories and defeats that made Ali a legend both in and out of the ring are well documented, and these landmark events will be reflected in “The greatest“. However, the essence of the story lies in the moments that happened outside the public eye. The world remembers the icon, but the series will tell about the man, the husband, father, brother and son.
Outlier Society Michael B. Jordan (franchise “Krid“) is producing the series with Blue Monday Productions Ben Watkins, Authentic Studios, Roc Nation, Polygram Entertainment и Grace: A Storytelling Company, Watkins serves as showrunner and executive producer.
Mohammed Ali defined loyalty and passion for generations of Americans. His story is best told by a team whose dedication is reflected in this example.
Ali's story is the inspiring story of one of the most significant global figures of the 20th century. We are proud to be working with Ben, as well as Outlier, Roc Nation, Polygram, Grace, Authentic Brands, Lonnie Ali and the incredibly talented Jaylen Best, who we are confident will do a great job bringing to life.”Greatest” for our global Prime Video customers.
said Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios.
Honored to tell the story of my dearest hero, Muhammad Ali, is humbling and terrifying and a dream come true. I am filled with a sense of pride, responsibility and, above all, gratitude.
— Watkins said
I'm happy to produce"Greatest” along with Ben Watkins, who captured the essence and nuances of Muhammad. With Jaylen Best we found a true soulful gem. He is such a talented young man who not only embodies Muhammad, but also exudes his resilience, courage, charisma and confidence.
- Lonnie Ali said
We have long dreamed of telling Ali's incredible life story through a television series, which is the only way to truly capture his greatness. I am grateful to Lonnie and the assembled team who also share my passion for making “Greatest” on the screen.
— executive producer Josh Wakely, who won the rights to Ali's life story and brought the project to Amazon.
In general, everyone is very happy that they will be making a series about the legendary boxer, and they promise that this work will surpass all previous ones based on his career. Among them was a quite suitable film “Ali” 2001 from Will Smith and "I'm the greatest“, in which Ali himself starred.
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Tags: The Greatest, Jaylen Best, Mohammed Ali, soap opera, sports drama, Will Smith
Tags: The Greatest, Jaylen Best, Mohammed Ali, soap opera, sports drama, Will Smith
Yes.
The previous ones are the ones from Tiger Style Media?
Complete crap, not a movie. The previous two are much better.
Damn, that looks pretty good. I'll have to take note. Thanks.