Liverpool’s season has taken a disappointing turn, and fans might find solace in the fact that the club’s behind-the-scenes documentary is still up in the air. The filming for the documentary began in December and was officially announced in January, coinciding with Jurgen Klopp’s resignation. Initially, fans were excited about the prospect of a documentary series capturing Klopp’s final months in charge.
However, as Liverpool’s chances of winning four trophies crumble with their exit from the Europa League and FA Cup, and an unlikely Premier League win, fans have called for the documentary to be scrapped. Unfortunately for them, it seems that the documentary will still go ahead, but there have been no deals struck with streaming services for its broadcast.
According to The Athletic’s Tom Burrows, talks are ongoing, but nothing concrete has materialized. The program was expected to generate a significant sum for the club, potentially reaching eight figures. Early favorites to pick up the documentary were Disney+, but no agreement has been reached thus far.
It was previously reported that Liverpool was seeking around £10 million for the rights to the documentary. The plan is to air it in August, just before the start of the new campaign. Liverpool’s senior vice-president of digital, Drew Crisp, sees it as an opportunity to boost the club’s global reach.
Interestingly, Burrows’ report highlights that Klopp granted the production team access they didn’t expect to get when filming began. They were even invited into the dressing room at Wembley for the Carabao Cup celebrations. However, there have been no such celebrations since then, and the second half of the documentary is expected to have a more somber tone.
When the series was announced, Klopp spoke about wanting to give viewers a rare opportunity to see what makes Liverpool Football Club special: its people. He wanted fans to understand and appreciate the hard work that goes on behind the scenes in pursuit of success for the club. The documentary series aims to provide an inside look at the club, from the fans to the players and those working tirelessly to make Liverpool the best it can be.
Overall, while Liverpool’s season might be disappointing, fans can still look forward to gaining a deeper understanding of the club through the upcoming documentary. The behind-the-scenes access and insights into the inner workings of the team will provide a unique perspective for viewers. Although no deal has been struck yet, negotiations are ongoing, and it will be interesting to see which streaming service eventually picks up the documentary and brings it to fans around the world.