Michael Ealy joins the cast of Muhammad Ali series 'The Greatest'
- Michael Ealy has joined the cast of the limited series 'The Greatest', portraying Malcolm X, as reported by Deadline.
- The series aims to depict defining moments in Muhammad Ali's life and career, both in and out of the ring.
- Kai Parham will portray Ali's younger brother, Rudy Clay, joining previously announced cast members, including Omari Hardwick and Dana Gourrier.
- The series is produced by Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios and various other production companies.
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Michael Ealy joins the cast of Muhammad Ali series 'The Greatest'
Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage Michael Ealy has joined the cast of Prime Video’s The Greatest, executive produced by Michael B. Jordan, Ben Watkins and Muhammad Ali‘s widow, Lonnie Ali, according to Deadline. He’s landed the role of Malcolm X in the series about Ali and his life, both in and out of the boxing ring. Malcolm was spokesperson for the Nation of Islam when Ali made the decision to join the group. Also added to The Greatest cast is K…
Michael Ealy To Play Malcolm X In Muhammad Ali Limited Series 'The Greatest' At Prime Video
Prime Video continues to fill out its cast for the upcoming Muhammad Ali limited series, The Greatest, this time adding Michael Ealy as Malcolm X. Ealy has joined the cast in a recurring role. Kai Parham has also joined the cast in the series regular role of Rudy Clay, Muhammad Ali’s brother. Who else is starring in ‘The Greatest’? The two join previously announced cast members Jaalen Best as Ali, Omari Hardwick as Cassius “Cash” Clay Sr., Dana …
‘The Greatest’: Amazon’s Muhammad Ali Limited Series Casts Michael Ealy As Malcolm X & Kai Parham As Boxer’s Brother
Michael Ealy has been cast as Malcolm X in Prime Video's 'The Greatest,' a limited series about Muhammed Ali. Kai Parham will play Rudy Clay.
BLK ALERTS - Michael Ealy Cast As Malcolm X In Muhammad Ali Series ‘The Greatest’
Source: Amy Sussman / Getty Michael Ealy is finally stepping into a role fans have long envisioned for him—Malcolm X. He will portray the legendary Civil Rights leader in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming limited series The Greatest, which chronicles the life of boxing icon Muhammad Ali. Read more inside. While Ealy’s role as Malcolm X is recurring, it marks the first time the Reasonable Doubt and Power Book II: Ghost actor will bring the revolutiona…
Michael Ealy joins the cast of Muhammad Ali series The Greatest
Michael Ealy has joined the cast of Prime Video’s The Greatest, executive produced by Michael B. Jordan, Ben Watkins and Muhammad Ali‘s widow, Lonnie Ali, according to Deadline. He’s landed the role of Malcolm X in the series about Ali and his life, both in and out of the boxing ring. Malcolm was spokesperson for the Nation of Islam when Ali made the decision to join the group. Also added to The Greatest cast is Kai Parham, who will be portrayi…
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