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Docies and film on TT to be streamed on Amazon

Rebecca Brahde
BBC News, Isle of Man
ISLE OF MAN TT RACES A rider on a red motorbike during the TT, there are fans on a grassy bank in the background. ISLE OF MAN TT RACES
The Department for Enterprise has said the productions will showcase the races to a global audience

A major new TV docies capturing the thrills of the Isle of Man TT is set to be streamed on Amazon.

Production on The Greatest Show on Earth started during last year's event and will be released alongside a special feature film.

Full details of both projects are yet to be revealed but Hollywood star Channing Tatum will feature while Brad Pitt has acted as a producer.

The Department for Enterprise confirmed the series and film, which focuses on all the racing action of the event and its devoted fans, will be shown on streaming giant Amazon, with a release date yet to be confirmed.

Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston said the projects would offer the chance to "showcase the TT to a truly global audience".

Channing Tatum a bald man looks and smiles he wears a navy t-shirt and stands in the paddock with vans in the background.
Channing Tatum is expected to star

During the 2023 TT Races, fans spotted 21 Jump Street and Magic Mike star Channing Tatum, where he met with several riders and teams and took in action from around the course, sparking hopes that a film on the event could be on the cards.

The team later revealed the plans for the production during last year's races.

Johnston said both the TT Broadcast Strategy, which aims to increase the audience of the event, and the introduction of live coverage on TT+, had increased coverage of the event.

The level of visibility would bring "wider benefits" for the island including additional investment and protecting the event itself, he added.

Sarah Maltby, political member with responsibility for Motorsport said: "Our Island is extremely proud of the TT, it is firmly part of our heritage and culture, and every year we welcome thousands of visitors".

"This film and docies package will provide the opportunity to share this unique story- and our small but mighty Island - with the world."

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