CANTON,
Ohio, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Next
Man Up: Inside the NFL Alumni Academy is a six-part
docuseries that delves into the second school season of the NFL
Alumni Academy. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Pro Football
Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame Village, we follow the journey of
recently cut NFL players as they strive to replace injured NFL
players mid-season and get back into the league. From grueling
practices to unexpected twists, experience the rollercoaster ride
of emotions as they navigate the ultimate test of skill,
resilience, and the pursuit of being... the Next Man
Up!
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to elite athletes
training to join the NFL
- Six-part documentary series explores what it feels like to
be the next man up, in the wings waiting to join the
league
- Narrated by former NFL star Thomas Q. Jones
A NEO Studios production, in partnership with Hall of Fame
Village Media, Next Man Up: Inside the NFL Alumni
Academy is available now exclusively on Prime Video
in the U.S. Incorporating four months of filming, the six-part
series follows NFL stars who battle their way into the league,
either for the first time or returning to the dizzy heights of the
NFL after being cut.
Narrator and exec-producer, Thomas Q.
Jones said: "I'm super excited to be an executive producer
on this insightful docuseries which showcases the trials and
tribulations of aspiring NFL players. Narrating this project gave
me the opportunity to relive the emotional roller coaster I
experienced during my 12-year NFL career. "Next Man
Up" must-see TV."
Director, Scott Messick comments
on the human story behind the NFL: "Directing Next Man
Up was an incredible experience because the stakes were so
high for everyone involved. For the players… who all barely missed
the NFL 53-man rosters, it was painful to watch them wait for a
call that may or may not come. But, it was also incredibly joyful
to see some of them called up to have another shot at their dream.
For Dean and the Academy, the stakes were also equally high. This
was a start-up that relied on their football instincts to be
successful. Failure would have financial consequences as well as
letting down the players."
President and CEO of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment
Company, Michael Crawford shared,
"We are excited to showcase the docu-series on Prime Video sharing
the 'behind-the-scenes' of what it really takes - and how difficult
it is - to earn your spot on the roster. Filmed appropriately in
the shadows of the place where the greatest to ever play the game,
are housed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, it adds an extra layer
of meaning and incentive for Academy participants." Olivia Steier, EVP at Hall of Fame Village Media
went on to say, "Our Media Company is in a position like no one
else when it comes to producing these types of programs. Given our
partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame, we are able to have
direct access to exclusive content, not to mention access to some
of the greatest to be involved in the sport on every level. Viewers
and fans can expect to see more and more compelling 'sport-themed'
content coming out of Hall of Fame Village Media in the
future."
'Next Man Up": Inside the NFL Alumni Academy can be viewed via
live stream on Prime Video now.
Next Man Up: Inside the NFL Alumni
Academy is
- Narrated by former NFL star Thomas Q. Jones
- Director: Scott Messick
- Executive producers: Scott Messick, Mike Basone, Melanie
Capacia Johnson, Dean Dalton,
Brian Klaasmeyer, Mike Crawford, Olivia
Steier, Thomas Q. Jones,
Martha Sanchez
Episode 1: Title: Welcome to the Academy!
Synopsis: The NFL Alumni Academy welcomes a new crop of
players. Former Vikings Head Coach Mike
Tice puts the players to work. Defensive End Aaron Adeoye begins to shine.
Episode 2: Title: Good News… Real Good
News!
Synopsis: Former Raider Vadal Alexander is ready to
prove his doubters wrong. Two past Academy recruits return after
severe injury. Dean gets news from Green Bay about Aaron.
Episode 3: Title: It's Hard to Make a Team…
Sleeping In!
Synopsis: Darius Clark's tardiness sends Dean over the
edge. Practice gets chippy for Vadal, while former Los Angeles Ram
Ethan Westbrooks opens up.
Episode 4: Title: From Fed Ex to Canton!
Synopsis: Dean welcomes a new running back via Fed Ex.
Offensive Lineman Garrett McGhin's
agonizing journey to Canton is
revealed. Aaron gets bad news.
Episode 5: Title: Time's Running Out!
Synopsis: Freedom gets noticed… Wyatt heads west… and
frustration grows as the NFL season winds down.
Episode 6: Title: Graduation Day!
Synopsis: Freedom and Ethan get an unexpected call.
Dean makes his final push for the players and everyone faces an
uncertain future.
TX Credit: Next Man Up: Inside the NFL Alumni
Academy is available now on Prime Video in the
U.S.
About Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment
Company
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company
(NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) is a sports and entertainment company making
every experience legendary for fans and families. Our company is
composed of three dynamic business divisions – media, gaming, and
destination. Hall of Fame Village Media creates compelling original
content across an array of mediums. Gold Summit Gaming offers
exciting, interactive eSports and sports betting
experiences for fans of all levels. And Hall of Fame Village, our
100-acre campus centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame,
continues to push the boundaries of what a sports and entertainment
destination can be, featuring a state-of-the-art stadium, sport
complexes, amusement rides, and a variety of unique dining and
shopping options. Additional information on the Company can be
found at www.HOFREco.com.
About Hall of Fame Village Media
Hall of Fame Village
Media, a division of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment
Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), is a premiere, multi-dimensional
content studio on a mission to honor the past and inspire the
future. Not limited by the confines of traditional studios, Hall of
Fame Village Media creates engaging content across all genres,
lengths, and mediums including TV and streaming series, films,
games, events, podcasts, branded content and emerging media. With
unique ties to one of the most revered institutions in all of
sports, Hall of Fame Village Media leverages its unprecedented
access to deliver a compelling content lineup that showcases the
very best of professional athletes, both on the field and under the
helmet.
About NEO Studios
NEO Studios is an Emmy award-winning
global production studio that connects audiences to their passions
via premium unscripted, scripted and live content, on all media
platforms. NEO produces across a variety of genres and subjects,
including the company's flagship sports and sports-related
programming, while also integrating social, digital production and
talent activations into all development, series and film. Projects
include Kalvin Phillips:
The Road to City, One For All on Prime Video, Channel
4's Untold: The Jesse Lingard Story, discovery+'s Legacy:
In The Shadow of Greatness, featuring Dwyane Wade, Evander
Holyfield and Randall
Cunningham; Take us Home: Leeds United, narrated by
Russell Crowe on Prime Video;
Life After, featuring DeMarcus
Ware, Spice Adams and Thomas Q.
Jones on Prime Video; PBS's Prideland, hosted by actor
Dyllón Burnside; Snapchat's Two Sides and Planet
Rewild, hosted by Rapper 2Chainz; Roku's Don't Look
Deeper starring Don Cheadle; and
Rakuten's The Giants, along with many other projects in
development and production NEO Studios, part of Aser Ventures, has
offices in Los Angeles,
London, New York, Brussels and Milan. For more information visit
www.neostudios.com.
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