Apple TV+'s 'They Call Me Magic' trailer is must-see

If you don’t have Apple TV+ right now, you’re really missing out. It’s a tough decision to add another premium streaming service to your monthly bills but for the greatness on the Apple giant’s platform, it’s a disservice not to surround yourself with must-see content. The new ‘They Call Me Magic’ official trailer has arrived and it’s amazing.

Clocking in at nearly three minutes, the footage just gives a taste of why Magic is and will forever be a one of one for not just what he did on the basketball court but with life-changing power moves impacting communities around the nation. Check out the details of this Apple Original and keep scrolling to watch the full clip.

Apple TV+ today released the trailer for “They Call Me Magic,” the four-part documentary event that takes an illuminating, holistic look into the life and career of Earvin "Magic" Johnson. The trailer was unveiled on the heels of the docuseries making its debut at the 2022 SXSW Film festival in Austin, TX today ahead of its global premiere on Friday, April 22, on Apple TV+.

“They Call Me Magic” offers a rare glimpse into the incredible real-life story of Johnson, who left his mark on history through his work—both on and off the court—and continues to impact our culture today. The series features intimate, never-before-seen interviews with Magic, his family, and an all-star lineup including Cookie Johnson, EJ Johnson, Larry Bird, LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neil, President Obama, Fred Stabley Jr., Dwayne Wade, Jerry West, Michael Wilbon and more.

With unprecedented access, the docuseries explores Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s remarkable journey from being the face of the Los Angeles Lakers and cementing himself as an all-time NBA legend, to changing the conversation around HIV, and transforming into a successful entrepreneur and community activist. From his humble beginnings in Lansing, Michigan to becoming the global force he is today, “They Call Me Magic” charts the cinematic life of one of the biggest icons of our era.

Directed by Rick Famuyiwa (“Dope”) with editor Dirk Westervelt (“Ford v Ferrari”) and cinematographer Rachel Morrison (“Black Panther”), the docuseries is produced for Apple by XTR and New Slate Ventures, and produced in association with H.Wood Media and Delirio Films.