Prime Video has shared the first trailer for The Biggestgiving fans an early look at its new series about boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
The show premieres on November 4 and tells the story of one of history’s most famous athletes.
The drama has eight episodes as it is executive produced by Michael B. Jordan and created by Ben Watkins.
The biopic is also the first authorized scripted series about Ali’s life, with his widow, Lonnie Ali, serving as executive producer.
According to the official description, the series goes beyond Ali’s famous victories inside the ring.
It also looks at his personal life, his struggles, his beliefs and the journey that made him a worldwide icon and humanitarian.
However, the trailer introduces Jaalen Best as young Cassius Clay before he was known as Muhammad Ali.
The cast also includes Giovanni Ribisi, Omari Hardwick, Dana Gourrier, Kai Parham and Amin Joseph.
Fans quickly shared their excitement online after watching the trailer, with one person writing: “Big shoes to fill. Muhammad Ali wasn’t just a boxer, he was a cultural icon.”
Another added: “Some legacies deserve more than a movie. Muhammad Ali’s story is one of them.”
Watkins said the series will show many moments from Ali’s life that people have never seen before.
The first season starts with his Olympic gold medal in 1960 and ends with his first heavyweight title win in 1964 following his journey from young Cassius Clay to one of boxing’s biggest names.
