Acclaimed director and producer David Serero is about to carry Muhammad Ali’s legendary life to the Off-Broadway stage this December 2024 along with his new one-man play, “THE ONE.” This highly effective manufacturing explores the enduring boxer’s life, struggles, and triumphs, tracing his journey from Cassius Clay to changing into a world image of resilience, activism, and the champion of champions.
At this time, Serero introduced the actor who will painting Muhammad Ali: “After almost 1,000 actors submissions and auditions, I selected to pick out the gifted and sensible Zack Bazile, who embodies Ali completely each as an actor and a boxer.”
Serero, identified for his daring storytelling and transformative performances, takes on the advanced character of Ali, mixing drama, historical past, and intimate reflection to seize the essence of the boxer’s persona. THE ONE delves into vital moments from Ali’s profession, his battles inside and out of doors the ring, and the non-public sacrifices he made in his struggle for justice, equality, and peace. “I want to deal with Ali as a Shakespearean character. He has all the things that Shakespeare would love. He rose to fame, fell, then stood up once more and fought in opposition to many, together with himself,” mentioned David Serero.
Following its stage debut, the play will transition to the display with a movie adaptation slated for launch in 2026, additionally directed and produced by Serero. The movie will protect the intimacy of the reside efficiency whereas reaching a broader viewers, additional cementing Serero’s imaginative and prescient to honor Ali’s enduring legacy.
Forged for the title function of Ali, the actor Zack Bazile commented, “A possibility like this, honoring the legend Muhammad Ali, The Best of All Time, is one thing to not take flippantly. I’m very excited and grateful for the belief director David Serero has positioned in me to painting Muhammad Ali on this one-man play. I do know the legend will probably be watching! I’m excited to honor Muhammad Ali’s legacy with David Serero, and I look ahead to attending to work!”
Along with his signature mix of drama and sensitivity, Serero brings Ali’s humanity to the forefront, shedding mild on the person behind the parable—his struggles with religion, household, and id, and the lasting influence he left on the world.
THE ONE will premiere Off-Broadway in December 2024 on the AMT Theater at 354 West forty fifth Road (between eighth & ninth Avenue). Run time is 1h20. Performances are December 14th, sixteenth, 18th at 7pm, and twentieth at 3pm.
Tickets can be found at https://app.gopassage.com/occasions/ali or 855.688.7277 (ext.1).
