Amazon announces its first official Muhammad Ali series, ‘The Greatest’

Amazon Prime Video is set to bring the incredible story of boxing legend Muhammad Ali to life in the first-ever authorised series titled ‘The Greatest.’

This exciting new project promises to explore his legendary fights and the man behind the icon.

Actor Jaalen Best will play Ali’s character, while Ben Watkins will take on the role of showrunner. Watkins said, “To be trusted with the honour of telling the story of my most cherished hero, Muhammad Ali, is humbling and scary, and a dream come true.”

‘The Greatest’ will showcase the victories and challenges that shaped Ali’s life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed. The series aims to present Ali not only as a boxing champion but also as a husband, father, brother, and son.

Produced in collaboration with Ali’s estate, with his widow, Lonnie Ali, serving as executive producer, she expressed her excitement for the project, stating, “I’m thrilled to be producing ‘The Greatest’ alongside Ben Watkins, who captured the essence of Muhammad.
Jaalen Best is a talented young man who embodies Muhammad’s resilience, courage, and charisma.”

Jaalen Best, known for his roles in ‘All American: Homecoming,’ ‘Magnum P.I.,’ and ‘American Horror Stories,’ is set to star in the series.

Muhammad Ali has been portrayed on screen before, including himself in 1977’s ‘The Greatest,’ Will Smith in the 2001 film ‘Ali,’ Terrence Howard in ‘King of the World,’ and David Ramsey in ‘Ali: An American Hero.’ With ‘The Greatest,’ fans can look forward to a fresh and deeper look into Ali’s extraordinary life.