ESPN Films and Netflix will debut their long-form documentary about basketball great Michael Jordan, The Last Dance, on April 19, earlier than anticipated after the loss of live sports has left audiences craving new sports-themed content.
The 10-part doc series, to run through to May 17 on ESPN, was originally set for early summer. It will also be available outside of the U.S.
on Netflix from April 20. The move was prompted in part by the loss of live pro sports, leaving ESPN and other sports channels with schedules to fill. "As society navigates this time without live sports, viewers are still looking to the sports world to escape and enjoy a collective experience.