Netflix confirms David Beckham documentary is in production and will feature never-before-seen archive footage as well as interviews with the footballer
By Callum Wells for Mailonline
Posted: 15:04, 13 July 2022 | Updated: 15:17, July 13, 2022
Netflix has confirmed that a documentary series starring David Beckham is in production, following growing speculation.
The former footballer, 47, will reveal his humble beginnings in working-class East London, and the drive and determination that saw him become one of the most recognizable and scrutinized athletes of all time in the new programme.
It will feature a mix of previously unseen personal archival footage from the last forty years, as well as interviews with David himself, his family and friends and key figures who have been part of his journey both on and off the pitch.
Exciting: Netflix has confirmed a David Beckham docu-series is in production and will feature never-before-seen archive footage as well as interviews with the footballer
The project is helmed by Academy Award-winner Fisher Stevens, who serves as director and executive producer alongside Academy Award-winning and Emmy-winning producer John Bacek.
David is producing the project with his TV company Studio 99, which launched in 2019, in association with Ventureland.
The former Manchester United player wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday: “Excited to confirm that I am partnering with @Netflix on a documentary series about my life and career.
Throwback: The former footballer, 47, will reveal his humble beginnings in working-class East London and the drive and determination that made him who he is today
Excited: The former Manchester United player wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday: “Excited to confirm that I am partnering with @Netflix on a documentary series about my life and career.”
“The series will feature unseen archive, untold stories, as well as interviews with people who have been part of my journey.
The series is directed and produced by Oscar winners @fisherstevens and John Bacek. 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: “This is something that David has been excited about and has wanted to do for a while. The film will feature new content and archival footage.
“It will be about David’s life after football, especially the creation of his new team in Miami, but there will also be some personal content.
“The interest in his life and family is enormous. 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
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