The life and backstory of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will soon get the documentary treatment.
Prime Video has announced plans to release an in-depth look into the life of the basketball phenom entitled “Giannis: The Marvelous Journey,” which will be produced by Antetokounmpo’s own Improbable Media productions along with Words + Pictures productions.
According to the official description, the documentary promises to provide an “intimate portrait” of the two-time league MVP and show how “his path began a world away from the spotlight, on the streets of Athens, where he was raised on the margins of society, alongside three brothers, by parents who’d immigrated from Nigeria in search of a better life.”
“One day in an internet café, young Giannis was captivated by images of NBA stars, and soon after picked up a basketball,” the description continues. “From there unfolded an epic journey, at turns inspiring, heartbreaking, and triumphant, ultimately landing him in his adopted home of Milwaukee, [Wisconsin] where he emerged as “The Greek Freak,” a superstar who transcends conventional limits, transforming the game with his athleticism and versatility, all the while striving to use the memory of the loss he endured along the way to spearhead an impact far beyond the court.”
The film is slated to feature interviews with Antetokounmpo’s family including his mother, Veronica, brothers, Thanasis, Kostas, and Alex, and fiancée, Mariah Riddlesprigger. A slew of teammates and NBA personalities including Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton, Jason Kidd, Kenny Smith, Vin Baker and Ernie Johnson will also sit down for interviews for the project.
Antetokounmpo is a seven-time all-star and led the Milwaukee Bucks to the 2021 NBA Championship.
“Giannis: The Marvelous Journey” will premiere on Prime Video on Feb. 19.
