EXCLUSIVE: Peter Schmeichel is a goalkeeping nice and right here is the primary teaser clip from the documentary about Danish soccer star’s life.
“Is Peter Schmeichel like God in Denmark?” asks the voiceover as footage performs of Schmeichel elevating the European Championship trophy in entrance of 1000’s of flag-waving Danish followers.
Schmeichel is a two-part doc and an unique for European streamer SkyShowtime, a three way partnership between Comcast and Paramount Global. It delves into his trophy-laden 22-year soccer profession and life past the game.
There is never-seen-before private archive alongside interviews with Schmeichel and household. Talking heads embrace former Manchester United supervisor Alex Ferguson, well-known for doling out the ‘hairdryer’ remedy, a fearsome dressing down of underperforming gamers. There are additionally contributions from French footballer, thinker and generally actor Eric Cantona, and player-turned-pundit Gary Neville.
Schmeichel is in any dialog about the perfect goalkeepers of all time. The shot-stopper was a cornerstone of the all-conquering Manchester United facet constructed by Ferguson. For the Danish nationwide workforce, he performed a key position in a sensational underdog victory on the 1992 UEFA European Championship.
Schmeichel is directed by Owen Davies and produced by Simon Lazenby and Victoria Barrell from Sylver Entertainment, with Dogwoof as Exec Producers. The workforce behind the doc stated it’s not only a story a couple of sports activities icon and his success, but in addition a household story of triumphs, setbacks, and redemption.
“As a goalkeeper I never looked back, my life was always about the next game, the next challenge, always moving forward,” Schmeichel stated. “These days that sense of feeling has light.
“It’s been an extraordinary life and to look back with my family, to reflect on what I achieved and hear from those who achieved it with me, is a privilege. My life has been about more than just football and this film is a testament to that. My family, all that I achieved, who I was and who I am.”
SkyShowtime is carried in over 20 European territories. The service has collection and flicks from its house owners, together with all theatrical releases from Paramount and Universal, and dramas together with Yellowstone. It provides to those with regionally originated tasks akin to Schmeichel.
“With this great documentary we are complementing our amazing line-up of original programming, blockbuster films and exclusives series,” stated Kai Finke, Chief Content Officer at SkyShowtime. “Peter Schmeichel is one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, and I think anyone that watches this highly entertaining documentary and has a passion for sports, will be inspired by his story.”