Netflix is set to release a documentary about Vince McMahon, with The Ringer’s Bill Simmons serving as an executive producer while Chris Smith will direct it.
During his SI Media With Jimmy Traina appearance, Simmons shared an update on the progress of the documentary. He believes it will be released in early 2024 and mentioned that it will be divided into parts.
“Oh yeah (the Vince McMahon documentary is happening). It’s f*cking awesome. I think it’s gonna be the first part of next year, and Chris Smith is directing it… I don’t know if he’s one of the five best documentary directors or one of the best three or whatever. Whatever short list it’s on, he’s on it and we spent a lot of time on it and I don’t wanna say too much — yes (I had access to Vince). Well that was the initial conceit of it so I don’t wanna say too much but I will say that I think it has a chance to be pretty spectacular.
It’s a few parts and I’m pretty passionate about this. I think people pump, they add parts or they make this stuff longer than it needs to be because honestly, that’s how you get paid more to do a documentary. I’m anti-the guy. I’m pretty crazy about I want these things to be — I’ve been involved in a lot of them. I want them to be the exact right length, because I could never figure it out with my column. My column was always too long but I think with documentaries, shaping a documentary is a lot like and figuring out like, I love that paragraph but I gotta cut that out because this moves better if I take that out and with documentaries, if somebody’s doing it correctly, they’re like amazing pieces of art and it’s not just the director. There’s a couple of editors but they usually have one incredible editor which we have for this… This one’s about Vince McMahon, his life and wrestling so obviously it can’t be two hours.
I don’t know, I don’t know (how Vince will feel about it)… I would never speak for Vince. He’s been in my life for my entire life. I literally cannot remember my life without him being in it so, I think if you look at him from the — strip away all the other stuff and you just talk about the last 50 years that he had, it’s a pretty good topic for a documentary.”
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Netflix is gearing up to release a highly anticipated documentary about Vince McMahon, the chairman and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The documentary will be produced by The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, with Chris Smith serving as the director.
During a recent appearance on SI Media With Jimmy Traina, Simmons provided an update on the progress of the documentary. He revealed that it is expected to be released in early 2024 and will be divided into multiple parts. Simmons expressed his excitement about the project, describing it as “awesome” and having the potential to be “pretty spectacular.”
Simmons also discussed his approach to creating documentaries, emphasizing the importance of finding the right length for the film. He explained that he is against unnecessarily extending the runtime of documentaries for financial gain and instead aims to create a concise and impactful piece of art. With a subject as rich and complex as Vince McMahon’s life and wrestling career, Simmons recognizes the need to strike a balance between depth and brevity.
When asked about McMahon’s potential reaction to the documentary, Simmons acknowledged that he couldn’t speak for him. However, he highlighted McMahon’s significant impact on his own life and the wrestling industry as a whole, making him an intriguing subject for a documentary.
The documentary will delve into McMahon’s life and his contributions to the world of professional wrestling. As the head of WWE for over five decades, McMahon has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry and turning it into a global phenomenon. From his innovative business strategies to his controversial storylines, McMahon’s journey is filled with triumphs, challenges, and controversies that have captivated fans worldwide.
Fans of professional wrestling and enthusiasts of documentary filmmaking can look forward to this upcoming release. It promises to provide an in-depth exploration of Vince McMahon’s life and legacy, shedding light on the man behind the wrestling empire.
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