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Amazon Orders Docuseries on First-Ever Esports World Cup Directed by R.J. Cutler (EXCLUSIVE)


Amazon's Prime Video has ordered a five-part docuseries about the inaugural "Esports World Cup," which is set to premiere in June.

Amazon ‘s Prime Video has ordered a five-part docuseries about the inaugural “ Esports World Cup,” which is set to premiere June 6 ahead of the Saudi Arabia-based sporting event’s second annual games. ● Sanford (Team Liquid), the 19-year-old gaming prodigy from the Philippines, sees his life change after his father suffers a stroke, leaving him as the primary breadwinner for his family. ● Drazah (Atlanta FaZe), raised by his single mom with his seven brothers and sisters, heads back to his humble origins to explain how a pro gamer emerged from a rickety shed in North Pole, Alaska to the biggest stage in esports.

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