TNT Sports is to air new sixty-minute documentary, Lomu: The Lost Tapes, which provides a “never-before-seen” look inside the life of rugby legend Jonah Lomu..
The film tells the story of the All Black legend in his own words, charting his journey from humble beginnings to the height of a transcendent rugby career. For the first time, Lomu’s life is recounted through previously unreleased footage that captures the “raw and intimate moments from his memorable life.”
The film features personal insight from Lomu himself on his experiences at the 1995 and 1999 World Cups, as well as the challenges and struggles faced by his illness. In addition, the documentary features contributions from some of rugby’s most iconic figures, including Ireland rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll former England captain Will Carling OBE, Tony Underwood (27 England caps) and Frank Bunce (55 New Zealand caps) Lomu’s family also share personal insights, painting a fuller picture of the man who changed the face of the sport forever.
The film, produced by All3Media-backed 3 Rock Productions for TNT Sports, is voiced by his friend and former teammate Sean Fitzpatrick, who was part of the All Blacks’ World Cup winning side in 1987 and captained the team during Lomu’s meteoric rise to fame in the 1990s.
Scott Young, Group SVP Content, Production and Business Operations, WBD Sports Europe said: “Jonah Lomu’s legacy transcends beyond rugby, but throughout sporting history, and we are honored to tell the story of a true icon.
“Through access to hours of unseen footage, we have been able to document his life both on and off the field to an unprecedented level. Fans will be taken on an intimate journey of a true sporting hero, showcasing TNT Sports’ storytelling prowess beyond live coverage.
“We are delighted to make this available to all audiences across free-to-air, linear and streaming, cementing our position as a market leader in rugby content in the U.K and Ireland. It also serves as the perfect platform to launch our live coverage of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series starting on November 2nd.
The documentary premieres at 11pm on October 31st on free-to-air channel Quest, and is available to view on TNT Sports 1 on November 1st and to stream on-demand on discovery+ from November 2nd
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