Manchester United, the famous football club, is expanding its brand with a new TV drama. They’ve partnered with Lionsgate to create a scripted series based on the club’s history. While the project is still in the beginning stages, a deal has been made. Manchester United is expected to receive a multi-million-pound payment upfront, and could earn even more through profit and royalty sharing if the show becomes a hit.
This new series is drawing comparisons to The Crown on Netflix, but will tell the story of Manchester United instead of royalty. The production is being led by Lionsgate, the studio behind popular franchises like The Hunger Games and John Wick. Jed Mercurio, the British writer known for creating the hit shows Line of Duty and Bodyguard, is in discussions to be involved and is also a Manchester United supporter.
The series could explore some of the club’s most memorable and challenging moments. This would likely include the devastating Munich Air Disaster of 1958, which tragically took the lives of 23 people, including eight players. It would also show how manager Sir Matt Busby worked to rebuild the team and ultimately led them to victory in the European Cup ten years later.
The series will likely delve into the remarkable time Sir Alex Ferguson spent as manager, highlighting his 13 Premier League wins, and tell the stories of iconic players like George Best, David Beckham, Eric Cantona, and Cristiano Ronaldo. It may also cover the club’s ownership, including the Glazer family and Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
This new drama series comes after Manchester United chose not to pursue other documentary projects. Earlier, The Athletic reported that the club turned down an offer of over £10 million from Amazon Prime for a behind-the-scenes series called All or Nothing. According to sources, the club’s coach, Ruben Amorim, was concerned that cameras would distract the players during training and games. Manchester United also considered a Disney+ documentary about Sir Alex Ferguson, but that idea was ultimately dropped.
The club is now focusing on creating a scripted TV series in partnership with Lionsgate. While neither Manchester United nor the studio would confirm the news, fans are excited about the possibility of seeing a show based on the team and its players.
Football fans might soon have a fresh way to follow all the excitement – the wins, the losses, and everything in between – of this world-renowned team.
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2026-01-21 20:14