Posted: 15:04, July 13, 2022 | Updated: 15:17, 13 July 2022
Netflix has confirmed that a documentary series starring David Beckham is in production, following growing speculation. The former footballer, 47, will outline his humble working-class beginnings in East London and the drive and determination that saw him become one of the most recognizable and scrutinizing sportsmen of all time in the new programme. It will feature a never-before-seen mix of personal archives from the past forty years, as well as interviews with David himself, his family and friends, as well as key figures who have been part of his journey on and off the pitch. Exciting: Netflix has confirmed that a David Beckham-starring docu-series is in production and will include never-before-seen archive footage and interviews with the footballer The project is directed by Academy Award winner Fisher Stevens, who serves as director and executive producer, along with Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning producer John Battsek. David is producing the project with his TV company Studio 99, which launched in 2019, in partnership with Ventureland. The former Manchester United player wrote in a Wednesday post on Instagram: “Excited to confirm that I am working with @Netflix on a documentary series about my life and career. Turnaround: The former footballer, 47, will reveal his humble working-class beginnings in East London and the drive and determination that made him who he is today Excited: The former Man United player wrote in a Wednesday Instagram post: “Excited to confirm that I am working with @Netflix on a documentary series about my life and career.” “The series will feature unseen archives, untold stories as well as interviews with people who were part of my journey. “The series is directed and produced by Academy Award winners @fisherstevens and John Battsek. Watch this space… @studio99.’ It was reportedly inspired by the Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance, which began streaming on the platform in 2020. An insider told The Sun: “It’s something David is excited about and has wanted to do for a while. The film will include new content and archival footage. “It will be about David’s life after football, especially the creation of his new team in Miami, but it will also have some personal content. “The interest in his life and family is huge. Everyone has high hopes for it.’ Coming Soon: David is producing the project with his TV company Studio 99, which launched in 2019, in association with Ventureland
