HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (Adam McKay, March 2022) - Blu-ray Forum

Samus Aran · 03-16-2021, 09:52 PM

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HBO is adding a little Showtime to its programming.

The premium cable outlet is developing a drama based on the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, which went by the "Showtime" moniker during a decade that saw them win five NBA championships. The series will delve into the professional and personal lives of the team and its management as they created one of sports' most revered dynasties and a team that defined its era, both on and off the court.

The as-yet-untitled pilot will be executive produced and directed by Adam McKay (Succession, Vice). Also executive producing are McKay's partner Kevin Messick, writer Max Borenstein, co-writer of the story Jim Hecht, Jason Shuman and Scott Stephens. Rodney Barnes is a co-EP. The effort is inspired by Jeff Pearlman's book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/li...-drama-1239207

Starring:
Jason Clarke as Jerry West
John C. Reilly as Jerry Buss
Quincy Isaiah as Magic Johnson
Solomon Hughes as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
DeVaughn Nixon as Norm Nixon
Molly Gordon as Linda Zafrani
Rob Morgan as Earvin Johnson Sr.
Spencer Garrett as Chick Hearn
Kirk Bovill as Donald Sterling
Delante Desouza as Michael Cooper
and Adrien Brody as Pat Riley

Samus Aran · 12-09-2021, 06:36 PM

Samus Aran · 02-11-2022, 09:13 PM

drb999 · 02-11-2022, 09:47 PM

That recreation of the cockpit scene from Airplane! looks pretty good.

An4h0ny · 02-11-2022, 11:46 PM

That's some good casting.

Adrien Brody as Pat Riley?

Nice.

Samus Aran · 03-13-2022, 08:05 PM

Is anyone watching this?

movielib · 03-15-2022, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Samus Aran

Is anyone watching this?

I am.

As a Lakers fan since 1958 it's compulsory.

Tommy K · 03-15-2022, 03:02 AM

I am. JCR was a better choice to play Jerry Buss than what Will Ferrell would be. I can’t picture Will bringing him to life. Thankfully the producers had second thoughts on it. The cinematography is also great, using 16 mm cams to give it a late 70s early 80s feel. Hopefully they’ll make a sequel series of the Kobe-Shaq era. I guess they didn’t add the moniker showtime as part of the name of the series to avoid confusion with their rival cable channel

j_sazin · 01-26-2023, 12:21 PM

Just started watching this and I'm hooked. Love the 70s/80s vibe they captured, especially the camerawork. Actor for Magic is too likeable, and JCR is killing it. Can already tell this will be a fun watch.

Samus Aran · 07-20-2023, 09:12 PM

Season 2 trailer:

03-15-2022, 03:02 AM	#8
Tommy K Active Member Member since:Apr 2021	I am. JCR was a better choice to play Jerry Buss than what Will Ferrell would be. I can’t picture Will bringing him to life. Thankfully the producers had second thoughts on it. The cinematography is also great, using 16 mm cams to give it a late 70s early 80s feel. Hopefully they’ll make a sequel series of the Kobe-Shaq era. I guess they didn’t add the moniker showtime as part of the name of the series to avoid confusion with their rival cable channel Last edited by Tommy K; 03-15-2022 at 03:17 AM.

02-11-2022, 09:47 PM	#4
drb999 Blu-ray King Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Outer Space 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:706 DVD collection:57 MA collection:6 Digital collection:75 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:1	That recreation of the cockpit scene from Airplane! looks pretty good.

02-11-2022, 11:46 PM	#5
An4h0ny Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2017 Location:Carmen Sandiego's Bathroom 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:660 DVD collection:328 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	That's some good casting. Adrien Brody as Pat Riley? Nice.

03-13-2022, 08:05 PM	#6
Samus Aran Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:49 Trading Score:195	Is anyone watching this?

01-26-2023, 12:21 PM	#9
j_sazin Special Member Member since:Nov 2019 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:214 Trading Score:25	Just started watching this and I'm hooked. Love the 70s/80s vibe they captured, especially the camerawork. Actor for Magic is too likeable, and JCR is killing it. Can already tell this will be a fun watch.

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