Netflix to release a documentary on Liver King’s steroid scandal, directed by Joe Pearlman
Netflix is making a new documentary about Brian Johnson, who is better known as the “Liver King.” He became famous for showing off his muscular body and eating raw meat, like bull testicles, while promoting a “primal” lifestyle. But things changed when it was revealed that he had been using steroids to get so muscular, even though he had said many times that he didn’t use them.
The new film will be directed by Joe Pearlman, a filmmaker who has worked on several popular documentaries. He previously directed Robbie Williams and Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now. Pearlman also worked on the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special, which was a reunion of the Harry Potter cast.
This movie will be part of Netflix’s Untold series, a group of documentaries that explore real-life events and scandals involving famous people. In the Liver King documentary, Netflix will look at how Johnson’s steroid use was discovered, his public apology, and how people reacted after they found out the truth.
How Liver King Became Famous
Brian Johnson, or the Liver King, became a big name on social media, especially on TikTok, by promoting what he called a “primal” way of living. He would post videos of himself shirtless, showing his muscles and eating things like raw liver and bull testicles. He told people that his muscles and strength came from his ancestral lifestyle, which was all about eating natural foods and living simply. He said that his body was 100% natural, and many people believed him.
But in 2022, Johnson’s claims were proven false when emails were leaked showing that he had been using steroids all along. Steroids are drugs that some bodybuilders use to get bigger muscles, but they’re often seen as cheating in sports. After the truth came out, Johnson apologized to his fans in a video where he said, “I lied, and I misled a lot of people. Yes, I’ve done steroids and, yes, I’m on steroids.”
What the Documentary Will Show
The documentary will explore how this news affected Johnson’s fans, many of whom felt betrayed after finding out he hadn’t been honest with them. The film will show how his career took a hit after the steroid scandal and what happened after his apology. It will also take a closer look at how quickly he became famous and how his life changed once the truth was revealed.
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Netflix’s Untold series is known for telling real stories that dig deep into the lives of well-known people and the big events that shaped their lives. Other upcoming films in the Untold series will look at an NBA incident in 2009 when players Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton brought guns into the locker room, as well as a chess cheating scandal involving top chess players Hans Niemann and Magnus Carlsen.
Why Joe Pearlman is Directing
Joe Pearlman was chosen to direct the Liver King documentary because of his experience in making films about famous people and telling their stories in an interesting way. He has worked on several other projects, including a documentary about the band Bros and a special reunion of the Harry Potter cast.
Netflix is hoping this new documentary about the Liver King will be just as interesting as the others in the Untold series. It will give viewers a chance to understand the man behind the social media fame and how his actions affected the people who followed and trusted him.
This film will likely draw attention from many people, including fans of the Liver King and those curious about the impact of social media and the truth behind the images people create online.
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