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M88 Signs ‘The Greatest’ Star Jaalen Best (EXCLUSIVE)
M88 has signed actor Jaalen Best, who will star as Muhammad Ali in the upcoming Prime Video series 'The Greatest,' for representation.
Best is primed for a breakout moment as he’s set to portray Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) in Amazon’s forthcoming show “The Greatest,” the first authorized scripted series about the life of the legendary boxer. Helmed by showrunner Ben Watkins, who also created the hit Prime Video series “Cross,” the show will explore Ali’s life in and out of the ring as he becomes the “Greatest Of All Time.” Founded in 2020 by former WME partner Phillip Sun and Macro founder and CEO Charles D. King, M88 represents storytellers, actors, writers and multi-hyphenates with an emphasis on BIPOC talent.
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