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[07/04/26 - 03:01 PM]
Prime Video Announces November 4 Premiere Date for "The Greatest" with Jaalen Best as Muhammad Ali
Executive produced by Lonnie Ali, the widow of the late luminary, "The Greatest" is the first authorized scripted series about the life of Muhammad Ali, offering unprecedented access and going beyond the amazing victories and defeats that made Ali a legend, both in and out of the ring.
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[05/30/25 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Week of May 26-30
Updates include: Peacock cancels "Laid" after one season; Netflix's "Cocomelon" to move to Disney+ in 2027; and J.K. Simmons to lead "The Westies" at MGM+.
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[04/16/25 - 09:01 AM]
Kai Parham and Michael Ealy Cast in "The Greatest," The First Authorized Scripted Series on Ali's Life
Parham will play Rudy Clay, Muhammad Ali's brother, with Ealy set to recur as Malcolm X.
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[02/12/25 - 11:04 AM]
Amin Joseph Cast as Sonny Liston in Prime Video's "The Greatest," First-Ever Authorized Scripted Series About Muhammad Ali's Life
Jaalen Best, Omari Hardwick and Dana Gourrier also star in the project.
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[02/05/25 - 11:10 AM]
Omari Hardwick and Dana Gourrier Join the Cast of Amazon MGM Studios' "The Greatest"
They'll play Muhammad Ali's parents in the first authorized scripted series about his life.
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[07/11/24 - 08:00 AM]
Prime Video Orders "The Greatest," Starring Jaalen Best, from Amazon MGM Studios, Outlier Society, Roc Nation, Blue Monday Productions, Authentic Studios, Polygram Entertainment, and Grace: A Storytelling Company
Jaalen Best is set to play the titular role in the series.
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[02/08/21 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 8
Updates include: Michael B. Jordan, Jay-Z team for "The Greatest" at Amazon; FX greenlights pilot for "The Spook Who Sat by the Door"; and Ruben Garcia to helm The CW's "Tom Swift" backdoor pilot.
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GREATEST, THE (AMAZON)
Premieres Wednesday, November 4
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BROADCAST
HISTORY:
11/4/26
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STATUS:
new this fall (yet to premiere) |
TIME SLOT:
wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST |
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (??? episodes) |
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
limited series |
DESCRIPTION:
(from Amazon's press release, July 2026) Today, Prime Video announced that the highly anticipated Muhammad Ali series, The Greatest, will premiere on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The announcement was made during a special first-look presentation on the mainstage at ESSENCE Festival of Culture(R), moderated by ESPN and ABC News journalist Kelley Carter. Joining the conversation were creator, showrunner, and executive producer Ben Watkins; star Jaalen Best, who portrays Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali; and cast members Dana Gourrier, Amin Joseph, Kai Parham, and Michael Ealy. Attendees were treated to an exclusive preview of the series via a first-look teaser and a conversation about bringing the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali to the screen. The Greatest is an intimate exploration of the incomparable life of the boxing champion, humanitarian and global icon. Executive produced by Lonnie Ali, the widow of the late luminary, The Greatest is the first authorized scripted series about the life of Muhammad Ali, offering unprecedented access and going beyond the amazing victories and defeats that made Ali a legend, both in and out of the ring. |
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Aleks Paunovic as William Faversham Jr.
· Amin Joseph as Sonny Liston
· Dana Gourrier as Odessa Grady Clay
· Erica Tazel as Geraldine Liston
· Giovanni Ribisi as Angelo Dundee
· Jaalen Best as Muhammad Ali
· Kai Parham as Rudy Clay
· Michael Ealy as Malcolm X
· Omari Hardwick as Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr.
· Reno Wilson as Bundini Brown
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CREW INFORMATION:
· Aiyana White as EP
· Ben Watkins as CRTR/EP
· Boyd Muir as EP
· Corey Salter as EP
· David Blackman as CO-EP
· Elizabeth Raposo as EP
· Jeff Augustin as EP
· Josh Wakely as CO-EP
· Lonnie Ali as EP
· Marc Rosen as EP
· Matthew Gross as EP
· Michael B. Jordan as EP
· Michele Anthony as EP
· Owen Shiflett as EP
· Stefano Agosto as CO-EP
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GENRE(S):
· drama
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STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Amazon MGM Studios
· Authentic Studios
· Blue Monday Productions
· Grace: A Storytelling Company
· Outlier Society
· Polygram Entertainment
· Roc Nation
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