Jayson Tatum to star in Netflix’s Beginning 5, alongside LeBron James and extra

Beginning 5, a brand new Netflix Sports activities collection starring Celtics standout Jayson Tatum and 4 different NBA superstars, drops Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Tatum will be part of LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards and Domantas Sabonis in a collection with the slogan: “5 journeys. One season. All entry.” Beginning 5 will observe every star via the 2023-24 season, each on and off the courtroom. A temporary synopsis, from Netflix:

“Ever marvel how the most effective athletes on the planet keep their our bodies and stability their private lives over the span of a grueling NBA season? Beginning 5, a brand new 10-part Netflix sports activities collection, offers an intense, behind-the-scenes take a look at 5 of the league’s greatest gamers.”

Netflix shared a promotional video Wednesday morning, six weeks forward of the discharge, with a glimpse into what to anticipate. The video begins with Tatum texting the group: “Final season was a film! Ya’ll able to run it again in October?”

James, Butler and Edwards all reply instantly, with Edwards utilizing his new catchphrase: “Carry ya a$$.” Tatum replies that he’s bought some (hearth emoji) to indicate the group, and Sabonis asks what he’s bought.

Tatum then provides Netflix to the chat and drops the collection cowl, which attracts pleasure from the group.

Kalvin Banton, a visible/artwork director with the Celtics who goes by @bredhampton on Instagram, posted: “Greatest venture of my profession up to now!!! Grateful!” Tatum shared the submit to his story.

Barack and Michelle Obama are a couple of of many government producers concerned.

The collection will characteristic 10 episodes which might be every 45 minutes lengthy.