Fanatics Studios Sets First Documentary on Gymnast Suni Lee's Comeback
The Hollywood Reporter • • sports
Key Points:
- Fanatics Studios, a joint venture between Fanatics, OBB, Cookie Jar & a Dream Studios, has greenlit an untitled documentary following Olympic gymnast Suni Lee’s return to competition after battling chronic kidney disease.
- Suni Lee, who won all-around gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and added two bronze medals and a team gold at Paris 2024, aims to continue her career with an eye on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- The documentary promises unprecedented access to Lee’s personal and professional challenges, highlighting her resilience and determination to push her limits.
- Michael D. Ratner, CEO of Fanatics Studios, emphasized the project’s goal to bring fans closer to compelling sports stories and praised Lee’s inspiring journey.
- The film is executive produced by leaders from Fanatics Studios and Cookie Jar & a Dream Studios, with Anna Chai attached as director, and is currently being shopped to distribution platforms.
