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Chris Jericho to play Gorgeous George in Muhammad Ali series
Chris Jericho will portray wrestling pioneer Gorgeous George in The Greatest, a Prime Video series about Muhammad Ali.
The eight-episode series is set for release on November 4, with Jericho first appearing in episode four.
Gorgeous George became a television star through his flamboyant style and self-promotion.
His act influenced a young Ali, who later became one of boxing’s most celebrated figures.
The series follows Ali’s life in and out of the ring, including parts of his story away from public attention.
Jaalen Best plays Ali, alongside a cast that includes Omari Hardwick, Dana Gourrier and Amin Joseph.
The series is the first authorized scripted account of Ali’s life, and his widow, Lonnie Ali, is an executive producer.
Chris Jericho will portray wrestling pioneer Gorgeous George in The Greatest, a Prime Video series about Muhammad Ali.
The eight-episode limited series will be released on November 4.
Jericho first appears in the fourth episode.
Gorgeous George’s flamboyance and self-promotion influenced a young Ali.
Jaalen Best plays Ali in the series.
- Who
- Chris Jericho will portray Gorgeous George.
- What
- Jericho has been cast in The Greatest, a series about Muhammad Ali.
- When
- The series will be released on November 4.
- Where
- The series will be available on Prime Video.
- Why
- Gorgeous George’s flamboyance and self-promotion influenced a young Muhammad Ali.
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- Series
- The Greatest
- Platform
- Prime Video
- Episodes
- Eight
- Jericho’s first appearance
- Fourth episode
- Release date
- November 4