“Magic City: An American Fantasy” has been picked up by Starz, and is produced by rapper “Drake’s DreamCrew Entertainment, Jermaine Dupri, Jami Gertz, majority owners of the Atlanta Hawks, showrunner Bayan Joonam, Devin Amar and Alex Kaplan also serve as executive producers,” Deadline reports.
“The series offers an exclusive look into the enigmatic founder, Michael ‘Mr. Magic’ Barney, and the lives of the many women responsible for building the club’s mystique,” Deadline reported.
The club has catered to “high-profile celebrities such as Future, 2 Chainz, Nelly, Shaquille O’Neal, Quavo, Killer Mike, Big Boi and others, as well as artists, dancers, and behind-the-scenes players who ensured its iconic status.”
“‘Magic City: An American Fantasy’ is a riveting behind-the-curtain look at one of the most unique places in Black culture,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming at Starz. “The docuseries’ unprecedented insider access and history unveiled from those who built its empire is a perfect complement to Starz’s slate of adult, culture-driving shows.”
“Aside from producing the project, Drake is also featured in the doc talking about his experiences at Magic City alongside fellow celebrities including Shaquille O’Neal, Killer Mike, T.I., Nelly and Big Boi,” Variety reported.
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