Magic Johnson hits the Apple TV+ red carpet for the premiere of 'They Call Me Magic'
What you need to know
- Apple TV+ has celebrated the world premiere of They Call Me Magic with a big red carpet event.
- They Call Me Magic tells the story of former basketball star Magic Johnson.
- The Apple TV+ docuseries arrives on our screens on April 22.
Apple TV+ has celebrated the world premiere of the upcoming docuseries They Call Me Magic, a show that will make its debut on-screen on May 22.
The Apple TV+ event saw Magic Johnson and a raft of stars take to the red carpet including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwyane Wade, and more.
They Call Me Magic will offer "a rare glimpse into the incredible real-life story of Johnson, who left his mark on history through his work — both on and off the court — and continues to impact our culture today."
They Call Me Magic is the latest in a growing collection of must-watch TV shows and movies that make Apple TV+ some of the best value in streaming right now — especially at a time where Disney+ and Netflix continue to hike prices. It's also available as part of the Apple One subscription bundle, too.
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