In the age of streaming platforms, there’s no shortage of content people can binge-watch. With docuseries high in demand, it provides the perfect avenue to immerse in the behind-the-scenes pictures. And that’s why sports docuseries are in trend. Series can have a transformative impact on a society and that has been proven in the past. Netflix is aiming to do the same with their new venture starring LeBron James.
Netflix changed the whole dynamic of F1 with its “Drive to Survive” docuseries. While the NBA doesn’t need that sort of revolutionary push, the $260bn company is unleashing its audience to a broader spectrum of the lives of their favorite NBA stars.
As announced by Netflix, it is set to premiere its “Starting 5” docuseries on October 9. The series will feature LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler and Domantas Sabonis. What’s more, this series comes after former US president Barack Obama and former NFL champion Peyton Manning joined forces. The two will be among the cast of producers, including Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, Philip Byron and Randy Mims, representing UNINTERRUPTED. Mr Obama will accompany his wife, Michelle, Vinnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis to Higher Ground. Peyton Manning will be co-producing alongside Jamie Horowitz and Sam Pepper for Omaha Productions.
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The series will feature an in-depth journey of the 5 NBA stars throughout the 2023-24 season. Their personal and professional challenges, locker room stories and on-court cinematics will be a part of the 10 45-minute episodes. No other details have been provided as of now, but we can expect more updates before the premier of the show. While LeBron James is the biggest in the docuseries, the other 4 stars will be heavily featured, taking some light of the King. But LeBron is no rookie in the documentary game and his legion fans can expect one “Last Dance” from the Lakers star soon.
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