Michael B. Jordan produces Muhammad Ali series The Greatest, creator says he saved it
The gist
The Greatest creator Ben Watkins said Michael B. Jordan showed up in person to push the Muhammad Ali series over the top.
The Oscar winner's pull now extends behind the camera as well as in front of it.
How it unfolded
- Mar 15, 2026Michael B. Jordan wins the Oscar for actor in a leading role for "Sinners" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
- Nov 4, 2026TheGrio reports that "The Greatest" creator Ben Watkins revealed how Jordan kept the Muhammad Ali scripted series from falling apart.
- Nov 4, 2026Bustle reports that Yerin Ha and Jordan star in a 40-second ad for David Yurman's 2026 holiday campaign, "Share the Warmth."
Key terms
- green light
- In film and television, formally approving a project's production budget so it can move from development into production.
- executive producer
- Serves as an executive producer, a top media production role overseeing budget, business, or production with variable involvement.
Source: Wikipedia