AEW star Chris Jericho has been cast as legendary wrestling pioneer Gorgeous George in Prime Video’s upcoming historical drama limited series The Greatest, which chronicles the life of Muhammad Ali and is scheduled to premiere all eight episodes on November 4, Wrestlezone reported.
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- Jericho expands his mainstream footprint outside the squared circle just ahead of his acting appearance in Paramount+’s Dexter: Resurrection season two.
- The role brings renewed mainstream visibility to pro wrestling history, spotlighting the character who influenced Muhammad Ali’s approach to self-promotion.
- The project adds another credit to Jericho’s schedule as he balances occasional AEW matches with television and film projects.
Stepping Into the Shoes of Gorgeous George
According to Deadline, Jericho will appear with curls in the fourth episode of the Ben Watkins-created series. The historical drama explores defining moments in Ali’s life and career, looking at both his time inside the spotlight and his experiences as a husband, father, brother, and son. Jaalen Best leads the cast as Muhammad Ali, starring alongside Omari Hardwick and Dana Gourrier as Ali’s parents.
Gorgeous George stands as one of wrestling’s first true television sensations. His entrances, hairstyle, and mastery of self-promotion helped shape the way wrestlers presented themselves to the public. That showmanship captured the attention of a young Ali, who took inspiration from George’s confidence and showmanship for his own boxing career.
| Project / Release | Platform / Distributor | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Greatest | Prime Video | November 4 |
| Dead of Night | Theatrical (Limited) | November 13 |
Balancing the Ring and the Screen
Outside of his work with All Elite Wrestling, Jericho has built an acting and producing resume. He recently appeared on CBS’ Tracker and Apple TV’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles. He also executive produced the documentary Vietslam: Squashing the Cultural Gap, which examines pro wrestling’s cultural footprint in Vietnam.
The Greatest is the first authorized scripted series about the life of Ali. Lonnie Ali serves as an executive producer alongside Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society, Authentic Studios, Roc Nation, Shawn Carter, Polygram Entertainment, and Grace: A Storytelling Company.
The Greatest arrives on Prime Video on November 4, following Jericho’s appearance in the second season of Dexter: Resurrection on October 30, and preceding the theatrical release of his horror film Dead of Night on November 13.
Chris Jericho will play Gorgeous George in a prime video series called "The Greatest" about the life of Muhammad Ali. They will chronicle when Ali was in Las Vegas for a boxing match early in his career and the same weekend Fred Blassie vs. George were wrestling in the same…
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