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Muhammad Ali Series Unveils 3-Season Plan
Ben Watkins reveals 'The Greatest' series' 3-season arc for Muhammad Ali's life story.
In brief
Ben Watkins reveals 'The Greatest' series' 3-season arc for Muhammad Ali's life story. The Greatest series creator Ben Watkins outlines a three-season plan to portray Muhammad Ali's life from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, focusing on his early years and identity formation. Originally reported by TheWrap.
Series Creator Ben Watkins
Ben Watkins explains 'The Greatest' series will portray Muhammad Ali's life from his early years to becoming a legend.
“Everybody who hears the name Muhammad Ali pictures a fully-formed legend, maybe we should introduce them to a person”
Cassius Clay's Olympic Gold
The series starts with Cassius Clay winning a gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics.
Muhammad Ali's Identity Shift
Cassius Clay becomes Muhammad Ali after winning the 1964 heavyweight title and embracing the Nation of Islam.
“You win the gold medal in ’60, you win the heavyweight title in ’64, and along the way, you go from being a kid to becoming a man”
The key point
The Greatest series creator Ben Watkins outlines a three-season plan to portray Muhammad Ali's life from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, focusing on his early years and identity formation.
