Series synopsis
Bill Russell: Legend is an American documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on February 8, 2023. It ended on February 8, 2023. It stars Corey Stoll, Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson and Stephen Curry.
Winningest NBA champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell builds a larger-than-life legacy on and off the court in this biographical documentary.
Premise
Winningest NBA champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell builds a larger-than-life legacy on and off the court in this biographical documentary.
Premise: He changed more than the game.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Corey Stoll as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Bill Russell as Self
- Oscar Robertson as Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
- Stephen Curry as Self - 4 Time NBA Champion
- Bob Ryan as Self - Sportswriter, The Boston Globe
- Larry Bird as Self - Boston Celtics 1979-92
- Magic Johnson as Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
- Satch Sanders as Self - Boston Celtics 1960-73
Supporting cast
- William C. Rhoden as Self - Columnist, ESPN's Andscape
- Isiah Thomas as Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
- Aram Goudsouzian as Self - Bill Russell Biographer, 'King of the Court'
- Lawrence O'Donnell as Self - Host 'The Last Word' MSNBC
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
- Jeannine Russell as Self - Bill Russell's Widow
- Bill McSweeny as Self - Co-Author with Bill Russell, 'Go Up for Glory'
- Red Auerbach as Self - Coach, Boston Celtics 1950-66 (archive footage)
- Bob Cousy as Self - Boston Celtics 1950-63
- Steve Springer as Self - Sportswriter, The Los Angeles Times
- Bill Walton as Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
- Tom Heinsohn as Self - Boston Celtics 1956-65 (archive footage)
Guest cast
- Charles Barkley as Self (archive footage)
- K.C. Jones as Self - Boston Celtics 1958-67 (archive footage)
- Rosa Parks as Self (archive footage)
- Walt Frazier as Self - New York Knicks 1967-77
- Randy Auerbach as Self - Red Auerbach's Daughter
- John Havlicek as Self - Boston Celtics 1962-78 (voice) (archive sound)
- Jayson Tatum as Self - Boston Celtics
- Robert Horry as Self - 7 Time NBA Champion
- Chet Walker as Self - Philadelphia 76ers 1963-69 (voice) (archive sound)
- Muhammad Ali as Self (archive footage)
- Jim Brown as Self - NFL Legend & Activist
- Lyndon B. Johnson as Self - 36th President of the United States (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | February 8, 2023 | February 8, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 As the Boston Celtics' star defender and a civil rights leader, Bill finds himself playing defense beyond the hardwood amid segregation and competition. |
February 8, 2023 |
| 2 |
Part 2 Between fierce opponents and injustice all around, Bill helps the Celtics cement their dynasty. A historic role change puts Bill in a position of power. |
February 8, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 8, 2023 |
| Last aired | February 8, 2023 |
| Status | ended |