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Glenn Erby

Michael Vick to lead Docuseries on the evolution of black quarterbacks in the NFL

Michael Vick will be coming to a television screen near you, thanks to a partnership between the former No. 1 overall pick and SMAC ProductionsFubo Studios.

According to Variety, Vick will lead a new, 8-part docuseries on the evolution of the Black quarterback in America, where he’ll interview players and coaches including Patrick Mahomes, Cam Newton, Tony Dungy, and Andy Reid.

It’s the first project for the newly-formed Fubo Studios.

“I’m excited to be a part of this project because as a kid, I just wanted to have a shot at playing in the National Football League. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be the first African American quarterback drafted #1. I know that was a big step for us in society,” Vick said in a statement. “I was always told that I revolutionized the quarterback position, but I also like to give credit to the ones who I idolized as a kid and who paved the way like Randall Cunningham, Steve McNair, and Donovan McNabb. When you look at the evolution of the Black quarterback, it’s because of the people that came before us. And now, I’m thankful for the dual threat concept that has changed the game for the better.”

the Fox NFL analyst and his wife Kijafa Vick, SMAC Productions’ Constance Schwartz-Morini, and Fubo Studios’ David Gandler and Pamela Duckworth serve as executive producers. Fred Anthony Smith, vice president of non-scripted at SMAC Entertainment, is set to direct and executive produce the series.

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