Beyond the Spotlight to Bow on CuriosityStream

CuriosityStream is set to premiere the new original series Beyond the Spotlight, produced by the streamer along with Leonardo DiCaprio and Appian Way Productions and the Banijay group company Stephen David Entertainment.

Beyond the Spotlight explores the deep-rooted passions of people at the height of fame who are on a personal mission to change the world. Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Kristen Bell, Shaquille O’Neal, Joe Namath and MrBeast are among the stars featured in the series. It is slated to roll out on CuriosityStream on November 19.

Rob Burk, head of original content for CuriosityStream, said: “Beyond the Spotlight was filmed in the middle of the pandemic, with the utmost of precaution, at a time when many scripted content creators had to pause their production processes. We are very proud to premiere these fresh and incredibly revealing stories of people we thought we knew, told in their own words during a time of great personal reflection. We know our viewers will connect deeply with these biographies, and we’re thrilled to partner with Appian Way Productions and Stephen David Entertainment to bring impactful stories of the human experience to CuriosityStream.”

Stephen David, executive producer for Stephen David Entertainment, said: “Especially during these trying times, it’s been an incredible opportunity to shed light on these amazing causes and to gain a different perspective on the celebrities we all know and love.”