In the same way they did with Michael Jordan, Neymar, Figo, Cristiano Ronaldo or McGregor, among others, Netflix insists on betting on its film offering with audiovisual projects focused on the lives of elite athletes. The next to join the extensive list will be the Englishman David Beckham.
This was announced by the company with an official statement, as well as through its social networks. The personal life and professional career of one of the best free-kick takers in the history of football will be reflected in a series four-chapter documentary that will premiere on October 4.
“David Beckham is one of the best-known names on the planet, but few know who he really is,” they point out from Netflix. The work, which had been agreed upon at least since 2020 and in which, according to The SunThey have moved close economic quantities at 18 million euroswill tell how the former Real Madrid footballer was able to become a football star from “his humble beginnings in the working class of East London.”
“The series shows his journey of improvement, a surprising and motivating personal story of one of the most recognized and scrutinized athletes of all time.“, the producer concludes in the statement. Furthermore, in the small preview that they have published, Beckham is seen from signing the first contract with Sir Alex Ferguson to exclusive statements from him during the most difficult moments of his career. “The result is a intimate portrait of a man, as well as a chronicle of sports culture and celebrities of the late modern era”.
Directed by an Oscar-winning actor
Behind the cameras and leading the project will be two artists with plenty of experience. The director will be Fisher Stevens, winner of the Oscar for best documentary in 2009 for The Cove. With him will be producer John Bastek, Tim Cragg (in charge of cinematography), Nicola Howson and Billie Shepherd.
