HBO’s ‘SHAQ’ Documentary Scores November Premiere Date

HBO’s upcoming documentary collection on Shaquille O’Neal has been given a Nov. 23 premiere date, Selection has realized.

The four-part docuseries will span 4 weeks, with new episodes airing every Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. Viewers may also be capable of stream on HBO Max.

Hailing from director Robert Alexander, “Shaq” particulars the lifetime of the legendary Lakers champion O’Neal from sports activities phenom to cultural determine. Per HBO, the doc “chronicles Shaq’s ascent to superstardom, as a dominant drive who gained 4 NBA championships, league MVP honors, and adjusted the sport. It additionally encompasses his life off the court docket, from his upbringing in a army household to his deepest private relationships and affluent broadcasting and enterprise careers.”

“We stored this documentary actual from the beginning, and I do really feel like it’s the most sincere look into my life and profession up till this level. This course of allowed me to replicate publicly in a method I haven’t earlier than, and I’m so happy with the work everybody has completed to place all of it collectively,” mentioned O’Neal in an announcement.

A number of notable NBA figures together with Penny Hardaway, Dwyane Wade, Dennis Scott, Brian Shaw, Derek Fisher and Rick Fox supply interviews within the doc, together with former head coaches Phil Jackson and Pat Riley, in addition to former Los Angeles Lakers Common Supervisor Jerry West. O’Neal’s members of the family — together with his mom, Dr. Lucille O’Neal, siblings Jamal and Lateefah Harrison, and his youngsters Taahirah, Shareef, and Myles — are additionally featured within the docuseries.

An unique clip will debut tonight on TNT’s “Contained in the NBA.”

Along with directing, Alexander additionally government produces alongside Peter Berg, Matthew Goldberg, Brandon Carroll, Mike Parris, Perry Rogers, Colin Smeeton. Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, and Bentley Weiner government produce for HBO with coordinating producer, Abtin Motia. The collection is co-executive produced by Katy Murakami. Peter Berg’s Movie 45 Manufacturing, Jersey Legends, and {Hardware} Studios are behind the manufacturing.