‘The Greatest’ trailer: Cassius Clay stars as boxing icon Muhammed Ali in Prime Video series

Created by Ben Watkins, the series will premiere on Prime Video on November 4

Published - October 15, 2026 03:42 pm IST

Cassius Clay as Muhammed Ali in ‘The Greatest’ trailer | Photo Credit: Prime Video

The trailer of Prime Video’s upcoming show, The Greatest, was unveiled by the streamer on Thursday (October 15, 2026). Created by Ben Watkins, the series will premiere on Prime Video on November 4.

It is the first authorized scripted series chronicling the life of boxing icon Muhammad Ali. Actor Cassius Clay plays Ali in the show. The trailer gives a glimpse into the coming of age story of Ali where he is seen paving his way through all the personal, professional and political battles. The series traces his story from a young man living in Louisville transforming into Muhammad Ali, the greatest of all time.

The series also stars Omari Hardwick as Cassius Clay Sr., Dana Gourrier as Odessa ‘Bird’ Clay, Kai Parham as Rudy Clay, Amin Joseph as Sonny Liston, Giovanni Ribisi as Angelo Dundee, and Michael Ealy as Malcolm X.

With Lonnie Ali, wife of the late legend, as executive producer, The Greatest is created and executive produced by Ben Watkins who also serves as showrunner.

Published - October 15, 2026 03:42 pm IST

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