Lakers legend Magic Johnson's new feature-film documentary in the works

NBA legend Magic Johnson is soon going to be a part of a feature documentary. As per Variety's Brent Lang, Johnson will subject of feature film documentary from XTR, H.wood Media, NSV and Delirio Films. project is currently in its initial sts and has been anunced weeks after Michael Jordan's Last Dance finished airing and became ESPN's most popular documentary.

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Magic Johnson documentary: A Magic Johnson documentary is reportedly in works

As per report, filmmakers have been given 'unprecedented access' to Los Angeles Lakers legend, who led his team to five NBA championships. documentary will compile old foot of Johnson along with interviews with him, his family, NBA players and some business leers. As of w, directors are being considered for project.

In a statement, XTR CEO Bryn Mooser said that heroes need to be celebrated in 'unprecedented times' more than y ever have. He ded that 'as one of most legendary, hardworking and resilient public figures of our time, Magic Johnson’s accomplishments both on and off court are something worth spotlighting'. Mooser stated that y are excited to tell his story and work closely with Lakers great and NSV to 'take viewers inside his remarkable journey'. 

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documentary will be funded by NSV, which is run by Jordan Fudge, Jeremy Allen and Zach White. H.wood Media's John Terzian and Brian Toll and XTR will also be teaming up with Delirio Films. Fudge and Allen stated that while growing up, y viewed Johnson 't only as an NBA Legend but as a man who transcended sport and became one of most celebrated and accomplished businessmen of our lifetime'. y ded that y are houred to be able to assist in 'bringing to life story of a man who has opened so many doors and inspired millions'.

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Along with winning five NBA titles, Johnson won three NBA MVP awards, me 12 NBA All-Star appearances and picked up one Olympic Gold medal. After being diagsed with HIV in 1991, Johnson became an vocate for HIV/AIDS and research related to both. After retiring, Johnson is w CEO and chairman of Magic Johnson Enterprises, and also launched Magic Johnson atres, which he sold to Loews Cineplex. 

Lakers legend even bought a mirity stake in MLB team Los Angeles Dodgers, which he later sold. As per Los Angeles Times, documentary could be released in 2021 and will focus on his days with Lakers when he won five NBA championships and n move on to highlight his transition into an entrepreneur. During an interview with Entertainment Tonight in April, Johnson h revealed that a documentary on his life was in works. 

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