Amazon's upcoming Muhammad Alibiopic series continues to round out its cast as the show has just cast one of Ali's biggest and most dangerous rivals in the ring. Titled The Greatest, the new series was first announced in July 2024 and is set to explore the life of Muhammad Ali in and out of the ring. The series has already cast The Greatest himself, with American Horror Story's Jaalen Best playing Ali in the new show. But, every champion needs rivals, and The Greatest has just cast one of Ali's most high-profile foes.
PerDeadline, Amin Joseph is set to play Sonny Liston in The Greatest. Joseph is best known for his roles in FX's Snowfall and To Live and Die and Live. Liston was the Heavyweight champ before fighting Muhammad Ali, and their first bout is one of Ali's most iconic fights of all-time, alongside the infamous Rumble in the Jungle with George Foreman,...
PerDeadline, Amin Joseph is set to play Sonny Liston in The Greatest. Joseph is best known for his roles in FX's Snowfall and To Live and Die and Live. Liston was the Heavyweight champ before fighting Muhammad Ali, and their first bout is one of Ali's most iconic fights of all-time, alongside the infamous Rumble in the Jungle with George Foreman,...
- 2/13/2025
- by Archie Fenn
- MovieWeb
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