NBA veteran Rex Chapman I’m spinning his podcast.”Rex Chapman’s Charge” to a TV program.favorite podcastthe new series comes from Portal A, Steve NashCTRL media.
Chapman spent 12 years in the NBA, playing for the Charlotte Hornets, Washington Bullets, Miami Heat and Phoenix Sun. However, he later struggled with opioid and gambling addictions, leading to his arrest. Drawing on his own experience of challenging himself as a professional athlete, Chapman hosts “Charges” as the podcast is adapted into a television documentary series chronicling high-profile sports scandals. According to the logline.
The Fees will focus on athletes, but will also look to other stories in entertainment and pop culture.
Evan Jackson Leong (“Linsanity,” Snapchat’s “Level Up with Stephen Curry”) will serve as director and showrunner.
“Of all the projects I’ve been involved with, ‘Charges’ has always felt special,” Chapman said. “We’ve built a platform where world-class athletes can comfortably relive their worst moments. Their stories prove that your rock bottom doesn’t define you. I love it.” I know this to be true, and I’m thrilled to bring this show to the screen.”
The “Charges” podcast features NFL’s Ryan Leaf on his battle with addiction, Metta Sandiford Artest and Stephen Jackson on his “Malice at the Palace” brawl, and former NFL star Jason Williams on his 2002 murder charge. , which included an episode about a professional skateboarder. and Tony Hawk’s rival Christian Hosoy about his youthful fame and drugs, and his eventual arrest.
NBA veteran Nash, who is also head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, said, “Charges has always been a loving job for Rex. Even if it’s painful, it’s just how powerful it is to share these stories.” “As a producer and as a friend of his, I am thrilled to continue my journey with him and take this project to the next level.”
Portal A will be handled by A3 artists. Chapman and her CTRL Media are handled by WME and Leong is handled by her APA.
