ESPN+ 'Man in the Arena: Tom Brady': 5 things to know about NFL star's docuseries
Tom Brady and his Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on a 6-2 roll defending their title, and as they continue on that mission, ESPN+ is all set to create ripples and showcase the man's greatness with 'Man in the Arena: Tom Brady', just like it did with Michael Jordan's 'The Last Dance' that premiered to immense and obvious fanfare last April. The documentary on the NBA GOAT and his '90s Chicago Bulls dynasty was a soothing balm every Sunday for five weeks and gave the world something to look forward to when it shut down due to the raging Covid-19 pandemic.
Now, in the middle of a high-octane NFL season, Brady is here to tell his story. Not that it was ever a secret, but this ten-episode documentary will hold a special place in the hearts of the New England Patriots fans as it sees the NFL's greatest player relive the moments that made history. And ahead of the premiere, here's everything you need to know about the documentary.
When will 'Man in the Arena: Tom Brady' release and where can you watch it?
The scintillating documentary debuts on November 16 on ESPN+. Fans sign up to the streamer for just $6.99 a month at ESPN.com, ESPNplus.com or on the ESPN App.
What is Tom Brady's docuseries all about?
'Man in the Arena' is about Brady sharing a first-hand account of all his appearances in the Super Bowl. Per ESPN's press release, the series "features Brady and other notable figures deconstructing the milestones of his legendary NFL career, mining the psychological and emotional terrain of each victory and defeat."
It added: "Each episode focuses on a single Super Bowl appearance, beginning with Super Bowl XXXVI, the season Brady took over as quarterback for the New England Patriots after star quarterback Drew Bledsoe suffered an injury. The episodes depict not just the pivotal moments, but everything that leads to them, illustrating the series of small steps that seem insignificant at the time, but when reflected upon, show the distance traveled."
It will also feature exclusive interviews with the pivotal people in Brady's life —Julie Brady, Maureen Brady, Nancy Brady, Tedy Bruschi, Gisele Bündchen, Drew Bledsoe, Julian Edelman, Alex Guerrero, Rob Gronkowski, Rodney Harrison, Peyton Manning, Willie McGinest, Lawyer Milloy, Randy Moss, Bill O’Brien, and Richard Sherman among others.
Showrunner/Director
Gotham Chopra serves as the director. It is co-produced by ESPN, Religion of Sports, 199 Productions, and NFL Films.
News
The release saw Brady say that 'Man in the Arena' was an in-depth inside look at what made him the man he was today. “Man in the Arena is more than a series of career highlights compiled together. This series shows what an incredible journey it has been for me these past 22 years and the incredible people that have impacted me on this amazing ride. It is an inside look into how this journey has helped shape me into the man I am today."
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