ESPN Films, Netflix Announce 10-Hour Michael Jordan Docuseries for 2019

Michael Jordan, seen here during the 1998 NBA Finals, is participating in a docuseries about the Bulls’ 1990s dynasty. (Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport)

NEW YORK — ESPN Films and Netflix are teaming up on a jointly produced docuseries that will feature Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls dynasty.

The 10-hour, 10-part film, The Last Dance, will draw on more than 500 hours of previously unseen footage from the franchise’s sixth and final NBA title of the decade in 1997-98. The series will be released in 2019, and will feature the full participation of Jordan himself.

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The director for the project is Jason Hehir, whose previous ESPN credits include The Fab Five, The ’85 Bears, and Andre the Giant. Producing the series will be Mike Tollin, whose prior work includes Hardwood Dreams, Varsity Blues, Coach Carter, and Radio.

Connor Schell, ESPN’s EVP of content, made the announcement at the network’s annual Upfront presentation on Tuesday. The event is ESPN’s pitch to advertisers in New York City.