Prime Video orders scripted series by Muhammed Ali

The Greatest explores the unparalleled life of Ali in an intimate way. The astonishing victories and defeats that made Ali a legend both in and out of the ring have been well documented, and while these groundbreaking events in The biggestThe heartbeat of the story is driven by all the moments that took place away from the spotlight.

“Muhammed Ali embodied commitment and passion for multiple generations of Americans. His journey is best told by a team whose dedication reflects that example,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television for Amazon MGM Studios. “Ali’s story is a powerful tale of one of the most significant global figures of the 20th century. We are proud to partner with Ben, along with Outlier, Roc Nation, Polygram, Grace, Authentic Brands, Lonnie Ali and the very talented Jaalen Best, who we know will do a remarkable job of bringing The biggest to life for our Prime Video customers worldwide.”

“To be entrusted with the honor of telling the story of my dearest hero, Muhammad Ali, is humbled, fearful and a dream come true,” Watkins said. “I am filled with an overwhelming sense of pride, responsibility and, above all, gratitude.”

“I am excited to be able to produce The biggest alongside Ben Watkins, who captured the essence and nuances of Muhammad. In Jaalen Best, we have discovered a soulful gem. He is such a talented young man who not only embodies Muhammad, but also radiates his resilience, courage, charisma and confidence,” said Lonnie Ali, Muhammad Ali’s widow.

“On behalf of the Outlier Society team, I want to thank the incomparable Lonnie Ali for entrusting us with telling the story of one of the greatest humanitarians in world history. It is with humility and gratitude that we begin the journey of producing this wonderful show,” commented Elizabeth Raposo, Executive Producer and President of Outlier Society.

“We are excited to be part of a project that honors legendary athlete, trailblazer and activist Muhammad Ali. His influence extended far beyond the boxing ring, using his platform to inspire and change culture,” said Desiree Perez, CEO of Roc Nation. It is an honor to work with all of our partners, especially Lonnie Ali. The biggestis a perfect title for a show dedicated to his legacy.”

“It was an honor to work with Lonnie to tell the incredible story of how Cassius Clay became the legendary Muhammad Ali. We look forward to sharing this personal portrait with his fans around the world,” said Michele Anthony, Executive Vice President of Universal Music Group.

“It has long been my dream to tell Ali’s remarkable life story as a television series, because that is the only way to truly capture his greatness. I am grateful to Lonnie and the assembled team who share my passion, The biggest to the screen,” said executive producer Josh Wakely, who secured the rights to Ali’s life story and brought the project to Amazon.

In addition to Watkins and Jordan, Outlier Society President Elizabeth Raposo serves as executive producer. Lonnie Ali, the late legend’s widow, and Authentic Brand Group’s Corey Salter, Marc Rosen and Matthew Gross will serve as executive producers on the series. Additional executive producers include Roc Nation, Michele Anthony, Boyd Muir and co-EP David Blackman for Polygram, and Josh Wakely with his Grace: A Storytelling Company. Stefano Agosto, Executive Vice President of Television at Outlier Society, will also oversee the project on behalf of Outlier.