HBO Drops Video Trailer for 'Winning Time: The Rise of The Lakers Dynasty'

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Drama series chronicling the 1980s NBA Los Angeles Lakers team debuts in March

HBO has released a first look trailer for its new drama series Winning Time: The Rise of The Lakers Dynasty.

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The 10-episode series, debuting this March on HBO and streaming HBO Max, chronicles the professional and personal lives of the 1980s NBA Los Angeles Lakers squad, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties and a team that defined an era, both on and off the court, according to HBO.

The ensemble cast includes John C. Reilly, Jason Clarke, Adrien Brody, Quincy Isaiah, Solomon Hughes, Austin Aaron, Jimel Atkins, Joey Brooks, Brett Cullen, Delante Desouza, Sally Field, Spencer Garrett, Molly Gordon, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Gaby Hoffman, Tracy Letts, Rob Morgan, Julianne Nicholson, DeVaughn Nixon, Sarah Ramos, Hadley Robinson, Jason Segel and Tamera Tomakili, said the the network. ■ 

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.