Before Alex Honnold took the free solo climbing world by storm, there was Dean Potter. He not only inspired Honnold, but also became one of his fiercest rivals. Now, HBO’s latest documentary The Dark Wizard captures the enigmatic life of this adrenaline-fueled athlete.
Directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Peter Mortimer (The Alpinist, Dawn Wall) and Nick Rosen (The Alpinist, Real Rock), this four-part series tells Potter’s story through interviews with peers such as Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright, along with archival footage and personal journals that reveal both his brilliance and inner turmoil.
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How to watch The Dark Wizard in the UK
As in the United States, The Dark Wizard is available to stream online at HBO Max also in Great Britain. Plans start from £5.99/month.
The show arrives in the UK on Wednesday 15 April at 02.00 BST.
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Where to watch The Dark Wizard in Australia
As in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, The Dark Wizard is available to stream on HBO Max also in Australia.
You can watch the first episode on Wednesday 15 April at 11am AEST. HBO Max plans Down Under from AU$11.99/month
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The Dark Wizard appears
- Dean Potter
- Alex Honnold (rival climber)
- Jen Rapp (partner and climber)
- Brad Lynch (wing suit and BASE jumper)
- Dean Fidelman (photographer and filmmaker)
- Jim Hurst (Director/Producer)
- Cedar Wright (climber)
- Jay Epstein (producer on doc)
- Leo Houlding (climber)
- Timmy O’Neill (climber and BASE jumper)
- Dan Duane (journalist|)
- Elizabeth Potter (mother)
The Dark Wizard episode guide
Episode 1 (April 14): “The Death Consequence” – Dean Potter finds joy and escape through his early success in extreme climbing, connecting with a community of like-minded people seeking the freedom and adrenaline rush of the sport. A renegade by nature, Dean’s restless energy compels him to pioneer new ascents and set new world records, even while at times falling afoul of the establishment and struggling with personal relationships.
Episode 2 (April 21): “Dying to Flying” – Dean struggles with his inner demons, but seems to find relief through death-defying feats from free soloing, to highlining, to BASE jumping, and cultivates a devoted following drawn to his rebellious anti-hero image. But soon a new climber named Alex Honnold appears and threatens to eclipse Dean’s dominance.
Episode 3 (April 28): “This is Art, This is Spirituality” – The rivalry between Dean and Alex Honnold intensifies as both climbers battle to be the first to release a route alone on the 3000 foot El Capitan. As Dean’s mental state worsens, he alienates his inner circle and accepts a dangerous career opportunity in China.
Episode 4 (May 5): “Transcending Human Limitations” – With a new relationship grounding him, Dean regains emotional stability and his longtime dream of flying becomes a reality as he immerses himself in the groundbreaking world of wingsuit flight.
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