In 2023, sports documentaries have seasoned a surge in reputation, as athletes come to be a lot more open to sharing their individual lives. This year has observed the release of new shows focused on different sports such as tennis, golf, cycling, and the NFL. This results can be largely attributed to the immense reputation of the Formula 1 documentary series, “Drive To Survive.”
Nonetheless, regardless of the rising demand for behind-the-scenes content material, some athletes are becoming significantly less welcoming to the cameras. This is evident in the upcoming Ryder Cup, exactly where Netflix will not have complete access to Group USA for the filming of Season two of their show, “Full Swing.” USA captain Zach Johnson revealed that the 12 golfers collectively decided not to let Netflix into their group rooms.
Nonetheless, Netflix remains undeterred. Whilst Season 1 of “Full Swing” did not involve footage from the President’s Cup in Charlotte, North Carolina, the streaming giant’s presence will nonetheless be felt at the Ryder Cup, albeit with restricted access. Despite the fact that the cast members for Season two have not been announced, it has been confirmed that Netflix cameras followed and filmed Rory McIlroy, who was featured in Season 1, throughout the Tour Championship in Atlanta final month.
On a separate note, Netflix’s “Quarterback” series, which featured Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota in its debut season, is facing issues in locating prepared participants for its second season. Peyton Manning, an executive producer for the show, speculated that some players may perhaps view it as a distraction. Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford revealed that he had discussions with Netflix but was unsure if there would be a second season. On top of that, throughout instruction camps, notable stars like Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen declined invites to participate in the show.
