Magic Johnson Docuseries Lands ‘Dope’ Director Rick Famuyiwa (EXCLUSIVE)
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variety.comBrent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaRick Famuyiwa will direct the upcoming docuseries on Lakers great Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Variety has learned.The “Dope” filmmaker will work alongside editor Dirk Westervelt (“Ford Vs.
Ferrari”) and Rachel Morrison (“Black Panther”) who have already begun pre-production on the film. The series, which has been likened to ESPN’s penetrating look at Michael Jordan, “The Last Dance,” is jointly produced by XTR, H.wood Media, NSV and Delirio Films.It currently lacks a title, but is expected to be completed in 2021.
The docuseries will feature archival footage of the Basketball Hall of Famer’s on-court heroics, as well as interviews with Johnson, his family, teammates, and business associates..
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