Netflix Snags Aaron Rodgers Doc Amid Flurry of Sports Series Pickups

Netflix Snags Aaron Rodgers Doc Amid Flurry of Sports Series Pickups

As a seasoned gamer and sports enthusiast with a knack for binge-watching documentaries, I must say that Netflix’s latest sports lineup has me absolutely thrilled! The Aaron Rodgers series, “Aaron Rodgers: Enigma,” promises an intimate look into the life of one of football’s most intriguing figures. With my extensive experience in navigating through the complexities of both virtual and real-life worlds, I can’t wait to delve deeper into the enigmatic mind of this self-styled contrarian thinker.


One of the NFL’s biggest names is getting the Netflix sports treatment.

As a devoted football fan, I’m excited to share that yours truly, Aaron Rodgers – four-time league MVP and the quarterback for the New York Jets – will be the focus of an engrossing three-hour docuseries titled Aaron Rodgers: Enigma. This captivating journey into my life is set to debut on December 17, marking a significant milestone. Interestingly, just eight days later, Netflix takes a giant stride into live sports with two NFL games scheduled for Christmas Day, albeit neither involving the Jets.

The Rodgers series is just one of multiple sports-related projects that Netflix unveiled on Monday. They’ve also renewed Full Swing for a third season, focusing on golfers from the PGA Tour, and commissioned an array of documentaries under the Untold label for 2025. Some of the topics covered in these documentaries will include:

The documentary titled “Aaron Rodgers: Enigma” delves into the life of the quarterback and independent thinker who is known for challenging conventions. This film chronicles his journey as he strives to get back on the field following a torn Achilles tendon in the first four plays of the Jets’ 2023 season. Additionally, it promises to offer an insightful look into his personal life and career by focusing on the challenging periods that have contributed to making him a renowned figure, both on and off the field.

The television show “Religion of Sports,” co-produced by Skydance Sports and NFL Films, is the work of several executives. Gotham Chopra, Ameeth Sankaran, Victor Buhler, David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, Jason Reed, Jon Weinbach, Ross Ketover, Keith Cossrow, Ken Rodgers, and Jessica Boddy are among those who oversee its production.

The series “Full Swing” hails from Pro Shop Studios, Box to Box Films, and Vox Media Studios. Chad Mumm and Mark W. Olsen from Pro Shop serve as executive producers, while Paul Martin, James Gay-Rees, and Warren Smith of Box to Box share the role.

Behind the Wizards and chess series of Untold are the production companies Propagate and Stardust Frames. The Liver King story is produced by Bitachon 365 and Candle True Stories. Executive Producers for Untold include Chapman Way, Maclain Way, Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, Isabel San Vargas, Ryan Duffy, Sheldon Lazarus and Gabe Turner from Bitachon 365, as well as James Goldston from Candle True Stories.

The lineup of sports-related shows on Netflix includes the Rodgers series, “Full Swing” and “Untold”, as well as “Polo”, produced by Archewell Productions (the Duke and Duchess of Sussex) and Boardwalk Pictures, which focuses on the U.S. Polo Championships; “The Comeback”, a story about the 2004 Boston Red Sox and their historic World Series victory; the scripted series “Senna”, highlighting Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna; and the feature film “Rez Ball”, which had its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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2024-09-09 20:26