Netflix is producing a new docuseries following various stories surrounding Juventus football club.
The series, titled Juventus FC, will consist of four hour-long episodes, releasing worldwide in early 2018.
Netflix said that it will follow ‘the most compelling stories and characters in the club’, spending personal and professional time with the players both on and off the field.
Erik Barmack, vice president of international original series at Netflix, said: “Netflix is the home of passionate storytelling, and there are no more passionate fans than tifosi of the bianconeri. We are excited to have unique, exclusive access to one of the most important squads in the world.”
Federico Palomba, co-chief revenue officer at Juventus, added: “It’s a source of pride that Juventus is the first football club to be the subject of a Netflix Original Documentary.
“Collaborations of this kind confirm our passion for innovation and being, in every sense, a sport entertainment brand. In this way, we are determined to reach fans across the world and millions of Netflix users, who thanks to this docuseries can get to know Juventus from every angle.”
