‘Lord of the Dance’ Star Michael Flatley Sets Documentary With ‘Wagatha’ Producers Lorton Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comK.J. Yossman “Lord of the Dance” star Michael Flatley is set to be the subject of a new in-depth feature documentary titled “The Billion Dollar Dancer.” Following Flatley’s life and career from his humble beginnings as the son of Irish immigrants in Chicago to becoming one of the world’s most famous dancers, it will cover everything from bullying to boxing — plus his love of fast cars and his battle with cancer — through archive footage and interviews with the dancing sensation himself.
The doc, which is set to be directed by Ryan Suffern (“Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story”), will also follow Flatley in the present as he launches a new show and oversees the 25th anniversary of “Lord of the Dance,” the Irish dancing spectacle that brought him to global attention.
Flatley first found himself in the public eye after creating “Riverdance,” which debuted during the intermission of the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994 and ended up eclipsing the actual competitors that year.
But while developing “Riverdance” into a full-length show Flatley was unceremoniously fired on the eve of the show’s debut, leaving him broke and on the brink.
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