The Stars Celebrate ‘They Call Me Magic’ | Coming to Apple TV+ Friday
The four-part documentary event “They Call Me Magic,” which shares an illuminating look into the life and career of one of the world’s most iconic figures, debuts globally on Friday, April 22nd on Apple TV+.
Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Apple TV+ celebrated the world premiere of “They Call Me Magic” with a star-studded event that brought together global icons from entertainment, sports and music to celebrate Magic Johnson and herald the premiere of the docuseries.
The evening began with a red carpet and screening at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles and continued with an experience unlike any other at Delilah in West Hollywood where Morris Day and The Time performed as guests danced the night away.
Attendees at the red carpet premiere included Earvin “Magic” Johnson, contributors Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwyane Wade, Paul Westhead, Stephen A. Smith, as well as special guests including Stevie Wonder, Patricia Arquette, Rosanna Arquette, Courtney B. Vance, Don Cheadle, Gabrielle Union, Tina Knowles-Lawson, and more, alongside Magic’s wife Cookie and children EJ, Elisa and Andre, in addition to producers Jordan Fudge, Jeremy Allen, Bryn Mooser, Christina McLarty Arquette, Rafael Marmor, Christopher Leggett, John Terzian, Brian Toll, Christina Francis, Zoë Morrison, David Arquette, Kathryn Everett, Dirk Westervelt, Monique Zavistovski, Scott Falconer and Andre Cleveland.
Magic, along with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Stevie Wonder, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, EJ and Cookie share their thoughts on Magic and “They Call Me Magic!”
“They Call Me Magic” offers a rare glimpse into the incredible real life story of Magic, who left his mark on history through his work—both on and off the court—and continues to impact our culture today.
With unprecedented access, the docuseries explores Earvin “Magic” Johnson‘s remarkable journey from being the face of the Los Angeles Lakers and cementing himself as an all-time NBA legend, to changing the conversation around HIV, and transforming into a successful entrepreneur and community activist.
From his humble beginnings in Lansing, Michigan to becoming the global force he is today, “They Call Me Magic” features intimate interviews with Magic, his family, and an all-star lineup, as the docuseries charts the cinematic life of one of the biggest cultural icons of our era.
Directed by Rick Famuyiwa with editor Dirk Westervelt and cinematographer Rachel Morrison, the docuseries is produced for Apple by XTR and New Slate Ventures, and produced in association with H.Wood Media and Delirio Films.
