They Call Me Magic | Apple TV+

For global sports icon Earvin Johnson, “Magic” has many meanings. It’s the sparkle of his megawatt smile and dazzling style of play that forever changed the game of basketball. It’s the  magnetic connection that led him to the love of his life. It’s the shock of an HIV diagnosis that he transformed from grief into triumph — shifting global dialogue about the disease and overcoming its staggering odds. It’s his transcendence from sports superstar to business titan, blazing new trails for former athletes and revolutionizing the way corporate America does business in Black communities. Featuring intimate interviews with Magic and an all-star lineup, “They Call Me Magic” charts the cinematic life of one of the biggest cultural icons of our era with unprecedented access in a definitive four-part documentary series.

Release date

April 22, 2022

Production Companies

New Slate Ventures, XTR, H.Wood Media, Delirio Films

Director

Rick Famuyiwa

Executive Producers

Bryn Mooser, Rafael Marmor, Christina Arquette, John Terzian, Jeremy Allen

Official Trailer

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EPISODE 4

Magic

Fresh off the Dream Team’s historic win, Magic stages a comeback while evolving into a business powerhouse and nurturing a growing family.

Premiere Date: April 22, 2022

EPISODE 3

Earvin

Just as life is on the upswing, with marriage and a baby on the way, Magic receives an earth-shattering diagnosis that he’s contracted HIV.

Premiere Date: April 22, 2022

EPISODE 2

Buck

After clinching the 1980 NBA Championship, Magic’s popularity soars. But his personal life is turbulent, and new NBA rivals emerge.

Premiere Date: April 22, 2022

EPISODE 1

JuneBug

All eyes are on a young basketball sensation from Lansing, Michigan—dubbed “Magic”—the NBA’s 1979 first overall draft pick.

Premiere Date: April 22, 2022