After ‘Quarterback’s’ Success, Netflix Ropes in Dwayne Johnson Starrer NFL HBO Series for Fans

Published 07/27/2023, 10:30 PM EDT

Netflix is ready to dive deeper into the sports world with Dwayne Johnson. About two weeks back, the streamer gave viewers the chance to peek into the players’ lives on and off the field. Quarterback, an eight-episode docuseries, tracked three major quarterbacks during the 2022 season. Fans instantly fell in love with this series, which showcased the stories of Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota. Following this amazing show from the NFL world, another series of the same genre is arriving to win the hearts of fans depicting their beloved superstar.

Netflix Tudum recently rolled out an exclusive report regarding the release of another HBO series on their platform. Fans who regularly follow streamer’s updates would be aware of their new partnership with HBO. The publication announced that they will soon list the famous sports series Ballers in their catalog.

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The show follows Dwayne Johnson as Spencer Strasmore, a former Miami Dolphins star. After retirement, he turns to a new career, becoming the financial manager of other NFL players. It focuses on how this man navigates a fresh path with his charms and splendid body. The comedy-drama comprises five seasons which constantly hooked viewers around the globe during its original run on HBO.

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Now it is coming to the streaming giant to revive all those memories of people who have watched it. Well, it is only a matter of weeks before we will get to know whether the show is going to impress people as Quarterback did.

When will this Dwayne Johnson series arrive? 

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All the seasons of Ballers will start streaming on the platform from August 15. Moreover, fans would be surprised to know that the series also included a real-life football player. John David Washington is a former sports personality who turned into an actor and has starred in many movies. Other cast members are Rob Corddry, Omar Miller, Troy Garity, Donovan W. Carter, and London Brown.

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While waiting for the show to hit the streamer, fans can also stream Insecure, which has already been dropped on Netflix. Also, do stay tuned for upcoming HBO series like Band of BrothersSix Feet Under, and The Pacific.

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Are you excited for Ballers to hit Netflix? Drop your comments below.

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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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