A six-episode satirical mockumentary about Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson and the 1988 Seoul Olympics men’s 100m final will debut on Paramount+ and GameTV, revisiting the doping scandal that cost him his gold medal.
Nearly 40 years later, Johnson is sharing his perspective through a comedic lens, saying the series aims to introduce younger audiences to his story.
The show features a Canadian creative team including Anthony Q. Farrell, Andrew Bachelor, and Shamier Anderson, who also executive produces and portrays Johnson.
Filmed largely in Scarborough, the series follows Johnson documenting his side of events, with the first two…