David Farnor | On 25, Sep 2023

Netflix is giving us a glimpse of the man behind the ball with new docuseries Beckham.

The multi-part series goes beyond the shine of stardom to explore Beckham’s humble working class beginnings in East London, and the drive and determination that led him to become one of the most recognisable and scrutinised athletes of all time. It will feature a mixture of never-before-seen personal archive footage from the last forty years and interviews with David Beckham, his family and friends, and key figures who have been part of his journey both on and off the pitch.

The project is helmed by Fisher Stevens (Palmer, And We Go Green, The Cove) who serves as director and executive producer, along with producer John Battsek (One Day in September, Searching for Sugar Man, Winter on Fire). The result is an intimate portrait of a man as well as a chronicle of late-modern sports and celebrity culture.

It premieres on Netflix on 4th October. Here’s the trailer:

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