Ben Stiller confirms working on new sports documentary
Los Angeles, June 18
Hollywood actor Ben Stiller has confirmed that he is making a sports documentary about the New York Knicks.
The actor has shared that he had been seen on his phone so much while sitting courtside during the NBA Finals because is working on a film about his beloved team, reports 'Female First UK'.
He is making the film in partnership with A24 for HBO, with the help of Madison Square Garden and the NBA.
He said on players Jalen Burnson and Josh Hart's the Roommates Show, "I'm really excited to announce that we are officially making a documentary about the New York Knicks for HBO. And doing it with A24 and official cooperation of MSG. And NBA".
But the focus of the documentary isn't just on the basketball side's recent success, which culminated in their first NBA championship in 53 years.
He shared, "Obviously I've been shooting some stuff on my phone, but it's kind of gonna be about all eras of the Knicks, and this team obviously, there's a culmination here, of something that's been going on for a long time. It's super exciting. It's great to have had all this access to your team".
"We're going to probably be shooting a little bit more during next season, and I'm going to hit you guys up for some interviews. It's going to be over the next year that we'll be working on it. A lot of people have wanted to make it happen for a long time", he added.
As per 'Female First UK', the 60-year-old sports fan admitted making the documentary is a dream come true.
He said, "I could not be more excited. This is a dream project, so I cannot wait. We just started a little bit before the playoff run".
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, why does a Hollywood actor need to make this? NBA already has tons of content. Feels like just another vanity project for Stiller. Hope it's not just about his personal fandom. ♂️
Knicks winning after 53 years sounds like a dream run! In India we understand long waits for sports glory (cricket World Cup anyone?). Would be nice to see how this doc captures that emotion.
Love how he's using his phone footage - makes it feel authentic! And A24 producing? That's a quality stamp. Can't wait to see the old legends and this new era together. Amazing news! ♂️
Interesting that he's covering all eras, not just the championship. That shows real respect for the team's history. Wish more sports docs in India did that - not just the winning moments.
Ben Stiller making a Knicks doc feels like a filmmaker from Bollywood making a movie about their favorite IPL team! The passion is real. Hope it gets released globally - would love to watch it here.
This should have been made by someone with more basketball credentials, not just a celebrity fan. Stiller's a good actor but let
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