Tubi acquired the SPORTS SPORTS DOCUMENTS series of six episodes “Zero Star: The Cam Ward Story”, which examines how the football player went from an unknown high school player to the possible leader of the Miami Hurricanes team – and, more recently, the n ° 1 choice of NFL 2025.
Variety had previously pointed out that Firebrand Media Group worked on a document on Ward as the first episode of a larger series “Zero Star”, but he can now confirm that the project was reworked in the “Zero Star: The Cam Ward Story” in several games “, which made its debut on Tubi in September.
“Cam’s trip does not only concern football – it is heart, belief and second chances,” said Firebrand director and partner Alec Roth. “This series gives viewers a look not filtered on a young man who has been said ‘` non’ ‘at each stage, but refused to leave. Games of backyard in Colombia-Western to the glory of the night, take place in six episodes filled with raw emotion, defining moments and all those who have ever felt behind the scenes. ”
Ward was famous for a high school athlete with a single university offer from division I, but ultimately became the quarter of the Miami superstar. Firebrand said he had received “unprecedented access” to Ward’s life and describes the series as “a portrait of faith, family and resilience to constant rejection”.
The series will include archive images, behind the scenes and interviews with Ward, his family, his coaches, his teachers and his teammates.
“Being neglected – my shoes was a blessing and a curse,” Ward said in a statement. “I overcome the curse by transforming adversity into strength and I played with nothing to lose, which is a blessing. This means that you bring everything and leave everything in the field and in life. ”
The episodes of “Zero Star” will examine different moments of Ward’s life, in particular by being transmitted in regional camps, followed by a record season at the University of Incarné in San Antonio, then of the state of Washington, which led to a transfer to Miami. Then came his race for the Heisman trophy, then the cameras followed him at the NFL recovery, where he was selected by the Titans du Tennessee.
Because he was an unknown high school player, Ward entered university as a “recruit of zero star”. This refers to non -classified and not cut players. Ward became the first recruit of zero star to become a first round choice of the NFL this century.
“From Zero Star to choose from N ° 1, the story of Cam Ward is a rallying cry to all outsiders to face adversity in front,” said Sam Harowitz, main vice-president of Tubi’s acquisitions and partnerships. “With Firebrand Media Group, we are delighted to bring these docuseries to Tubi viewers, offering an intimate portrait of the young man behind Jersey # 1.”
Firebrand Media Group has developed and produced “Zero Star: The Cam Ward Story”. Alec Roth (“Billy Knight”) is director; The producers include Josh Clayton, Jeff Symon, Kirk Martin, Robby Clifford, Manoj Gandhi, Jelani Hawkins, Peter Morgan, Tuan Bui and the producer / editor James Tartanella.
Jeff Symon, on behalf of Firebrand, and Ian Nelson, for Tubi, managed the acquisition. Ward is signed under the vertical of the sport management of Firebrand Fiveen58.
“We are proud to associate ourselves with Tubi for the exclusive first and the national release of” Zero Star: The Cam Ward Story “, said Symon, who is the head of income and distribution at the Firebrand Media Group. “Tubi has shown enormous support for our creative vision, allowing us to remain faithful to the heart of this story while supporting the series with the promotion it deserves. We are delighted that the public everywhere to live the inspiring trip of CAM.”
