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Channing & Pitt Back TT Docuseries & Feature Film
Isle of Man TT Races catch Hollywood’s eye
To all those people who mistook the Isle of Man for the Isle of Wight or said it was the ‘loser’ of the Celtic Isles; LOOK WHO’S LAUGHING NOW. HOLLYWOOD IS COMING TO THE ISLE OF MAN, BABY.
The Department for Enterprise, commercial rights owners of the Isle of Man TT Races, have announced a deal that will see big time production companies collaborate to produce a new docuseries showcasing the Isle of Man TT Races called ‘The Greatest Race on Earth’.
Filming is now underway by Box To Box Films, who will produce the series alongside Channing Tatum’s Free Association, Brad Pitt’s Plan B, Entertainment 360, and Jason Keller. Mediawan, one of the leading independent European studios, has also partnered with the group on the project.
To follow the docuseries, the producing group is also developing a screenplay for a major feature film package to take to market later this year.
Sarah Maltby MHK, Political Member with responsibility for Motorsport commented:
‘This is great news for the event and our Island, and we welcome the announcement having worked closely with the production team to make this a reality. Our Island is extremely proud of the TT Races and it is firmly part of our heritage and culture and every year we see thousands of visitors attend the event from across the globe.
‘This docuseries will provide the opportunity to share this unique story with the world and we have found perfect partners to help us do this and we are excited as to what the future holds.’
Isle of Man TT Races launched the TT Digital Broadcast Strategy in 2022, with the aim to increase awareness of the event and so far, has resulted in the TT audience to increase by 270% driven by year round, free-to-access digital content across a range of platforms including the TT’s own streaming service TT+.
The Department has been working closely behind the scenes with the team at Free Association on the project since their visit last year for the 2023 TT.
Free Association principals Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin and Peter Kiernan added:
‘We’re deeply honoured to be part of the creative dream team telling the story of this legendary event, and can’t wait to share it with audiences all across the globe. After attending the event last year, we’re delighted these two projects are turning into a reality with the docuseries set to film this year.’
The deal means the TT will be joining a list of leading sports docuseries including Drive to Survive (F1), Full Swing (PGA), Break Point (ATP & WTA), Tour De France: Unchained, and Six Nations: Full Contact – all made by Box To Box Films for Netflix.
A copy of the release issued by Channing Tatum’s Free Association, Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment, Entertainment 360, Jason Keller, Box to Box Films and Mediawan can be found here.
