Magic Johnson Docuseries Ordered at Apple TV Plus (TV News Roundup)

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Apple TV Plus announced a four-part docuseries about two-time NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson coming to the streaming service at a date still to be announced. The docuseries will explore J…

Apple TV Plus announced a four-part docuseries about two-time NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson coming to the streaming service at a date still to be announced.

The docuseries will explore Johnson’s accomplishments on the court and off, as well as his global impact, through never-before-seen footage and interviews with Johnson and those in his inner circle. Unnamed “heavyweights in business and politics” will also appear, per the streamer. In addition to becoming a five-time NBC champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, Johnson changed the conversation around HIV when he announced his positive status in 1991.

The docuseries does not yet have a title, but it has already set its creative team: director Rick Famuyiwa, editor Dirk Westervelt and cinematographer Rachel Morrison. It will be produced by New Slate Ventures and XTR Production ​in association with H.Wood Media and Delirio Films.PBS released a sneak peek at “The Oratorio: A Documentary with Martin Scorsese,” which airs Nov. 5 at 9 p.m. and streams simultaneously on PBS’ digital platforms.

 

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