Magic Johnson’s life story is getting The Last Dance treatment. The project was the source of a Hollywood bidding war, and Apple has come out on top.
In August it looked like the series was headed for Peacock. A price tag of $25 million had been reported. It seems Apple either matched or beat that number. The company issued a press release on Thursday saying that its streaming service would be the home of the Magic Johnson biography.
“A New Slate Ventures and XTR Production, the four-part docuseries will explore the remarkable accomplishments and global impact of Johnson’s life, both on and off the court. From his humble beginnings in Lansing, Michigan to becoming a five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, he changed the conversation around HIV and transcended into a community activist and successful entrepreneur. Featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with Magic, powerhouses from business and politics, and those in his inner circle, the series will offer an unprecedented look at one of sport’s all-time greats.”
No date has been announced for the series’ debut.
