Prime Video has released the official trailer and key art for ‘The Greatest’, the first authorised scripted series about the life of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. The series will premiere all eight episodes on November 4, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

According to a Prime Video press release from Mumbai today,the trailer follows Muhammad Ali’s journey from his early days as Cassius Clay in Louisville to becoming a world-famous boxer and cultural icon. It explores his personal, professional and political struggles, both inside and outside the boxing ring, as he fights to define himself and build his legacy.

Jaalen Best stars as Cassius Clay, who later became known as Muhammad Ali. The cast also includes 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 boxing trainer Angelo Dundee and Michael Ealy as Malcolm X.

Created by Ben Watkins, who also serves as showrunner and executive producer, ‘The Greatest’ is the first authorised scripted series chronicling Ali’s life. Lonnie Ali, the late boxer’s wife, is also an executive producer on the series.

The series is produced by Ben Watkins’ Blue Monday Productions, Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society, Authentic Studios, Roc Nation, Polygram Entertainment and Grace: A Storytelling Company.

Shawn Carter is also associated with the project. Other executive producers include Outlier Society president Elizabeth Raposo, Authentic Brands Group’s Corey Salter, Matthew Gross and Marc Rosen, along with several other executives and producers from the participating companies.