HBO has given a pilot order to the drama “Showtime” from director Adam McKay.
Based on Jeff Pearlman’s non-fiction book of the same name, the project will chronicle the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties — a team that defined its era, both on and off the court.
The Lakers roster of that era included notable players including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and James Worthy — all under the direction of head coach Pat Riley.
McKay will direct and executive produce the project alongside Kevin Messick for his yet-to-be-named production company, which formed following McKay’s recent split from longtime producing partner Will Ferrell.
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“Jeff Pearlman’s book and Max Borenstein’s script of the story of the Showtime Lakers really knocked me over,...
Based on Jeff Pearlman’s non-fiction book of the same name, the project will chronicle the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties — a team that defined its era, both on and off the court.
The Lakers roster of that era included notable players including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and James Worthy — all under the direction of head coach Pat Riley.
McKay will direct and executive produce the project alongside Kevin Messick for his yet-to-be-named production company, which formed following McKay’s recent split from longtime producing partner Will Ferrell.
Also Read: Laura Donnelly to Star on Joss Whedon's HBO Sci-Fi Series 'The Nevers'
“Jeff Pearlman’s book and Max Borenstein’s script of the story of the Showtime Lakers really knocked me over,...
- 4/23/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
HBO is bringing the Showtime Lakers to the scripted arena with “Showtime,” Variety has confirmed.
The series, which has received a pilot order at the cabler, hails from Adam McKay, who will direct. “Showtime” will be based on Jeff Pearlman’s non-fiction book “Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s.”
“Jeff Pearlman’s book and Max Borenstein’s script of the story of the Showtime Lakers really knocked me over. Sexism, racism, tragedy, redemption, no look passes and a giant cultural shift in America… I can’t wait to start filming,” said McKay.
The Showtime Lakers was a basketball dynasty which dominated the NBA during the 1980s. At the time, the Lakers were coached by the legendary Pat Riley, and had the unstoppable duo of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar leading the way. The Showtime Lakers team also featured the likes of Jamaal Wilkes,...
The series, which has received a pilot order at the cabler, hails from Adam McKay, who will direct. “Showtime” will be based on Jeff Pearlman’s non-fiction book “Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s.”
“Jeff Pearlman’s book and Max Borenstein’s script of the story of the Showtime Lakers really knocked me over. Sexism, racism, tragedy, redemption, no look passes and a giant cultural shift in America… I can’t wait to start filming,” said McKay.
The Showtime Lakers was a basketball dynasty which dominated the NBA during the 1980s. At the time, the Lakers were coached by the legendary Pat Riley, and had the unstoppable duo of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar leading the way. The Showtime Lakers team also featured the likes of Jamaal Wilkes,...
- 4/23/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
James Worthy says L.A. should sign Carmelo Anthony ... 'cause the Lakers legend tells TMZ Sports Melo is exactly what LeBron James Needs!!! Rumors have been swirling this week that the move could go down ... 'cause John Salley hinted to us something was in the works -- and then Lbj was spotted with Anthony at dinner just a day later. Worthy tells us he supports making the move happen ... saying Anthony would bring something to...
- 12/20/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Exclusive: There’s a big series coming up for the Los Angeles Lakers, and LeBron won’t crack the starting lineup. The Los Angeles Media Fund and the Lakers are teaming up with Haven Entertainment to produce a five-episode docu-series focusing on the ’80s Showtime era of the storied basketball team. That was the period when Pat Riley coached the run and gun style distinguished by Magic Johnson’s passing and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring and shot blocking, with Jamaal Wilkes, James Worthy, Byron Scott, and Michael Cooper backing them up. Courtside, celebs like Jack Nicholson turned The Forum into the town’s hottest ticket and the team won five NBA titles and waged an unbelievable rivalry with Larry Bird’s Boston Celtics. The series will be directed by Kristopher Belman (More Than A Game) and financed by Jeffrey Soros and Simon Horsman’s Los Angeles Media Fund.
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- 12/17/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
The 56th annual Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards are set for 5 p.m. Saturday at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in North Hollywood. An edited, one-hour special of the ceremony, which will be hosted by game show veteran Bob Eubanks, will air at 10 p.m. Sept. 17 on KCET in Los Angeles. Presenters will include Linda Alvarez, Harold Green and Susan Rico of KCBS in Los Angeles; Ana Garcia of KNBC in Los Angeles; and former L.A. Laker James Worthy. Tri-Crown Prods., headed by Jeff Androsky and Carol Sherman, will again produce the show, with Suzan Jorgensen-Torgerson executive producing.
- 8/24/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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