On the mainstage at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture over the weekend, a special first look at The Greatest was revealed.
Attendees were treated to an exclusive preview of the series via a first-look teaser and a conversation about bringing the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali to the screen.
Joining the conversation were creator, showrunner, and executive producer Ben Watkins; star Jaalen Best, who portrays Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali; and cast members Dana Gourrier, Amin Joseph, Kai Parham, and Michael Ealy.
The Greatest is an intimate exploration of the incomparable life of the boxing champion, humanitarian and global icon.
Executive produced by Lonnie Ali, the widow of the late luminary, The Greatest is the first authorised scripted series about the life of Muhammad Ali, offering unprecedented access and going beyond the amazing victories and defeats that made Ali a legend, both in and out of the ring.
Alongside Ben Watkins’ Blue Monday Productions (Cross) and Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society (The Creed Franchise), are Authentic Studios, Roc Nation, Polygram Entertainment, a Universal Music Group partner, and Grace: A Storytelling Company, with Watkins as showrunner and executive producer.
The highly anticipated Muhammad Ali series, The Greatest, will premiere on Wednesday, the 4th of November 2026, on Prime Video.
