72 Films is to return to the subject of Elon Musk with new film, Musk: The Next Chapter (w/t).
The film will be the next instalment of 72 Films’ BBC series The Elon Musk Show and brings up to date the story of “one of the most polarising, enigmatic and consequential figures in the world today.”
The film will track Musk’s life since his tumultuous takeover of Twitter/X in 2022, his new political agenda, his very public backing and break-up with Donald Trump, and the roller-coaster ups and downs of his complex personal life.
Interviews with those close to him and people who have watched him at close quarters chart new insights into Musk’s beliefs and personality, and the decision-making processes of a multi-billionaire who profoundly affects the world we live in. The film will also delve back into his past to look for the real motivations that drive him to be the richest, most powerful and one of the most famous people on the planet.
John Douglas, Executive Producer says: “Elon Musk remains one of the most talked-about and controversial figures in the world today. In this film, 72 Films returns to his rapidly unfolding story, from the takeover of Twitter/X, his growing political influence and to his complex personal life, the time is right to explore how the actions of one individual can reverberate across media, technology and global politics.”
Gussy Sakula-Barry, Director says: “Elon Musk is exponentially richer than anyone else in the world, with a unique position of power and a huge amount to say about our future. It is essential to explore his motivations and the people we’ve interviewed have given real insight into how Elon Musk became who he is today.”
Musk: The Next Chapter (w/t) a 1×60’ for BBC Two and iPlayer, is made by 72 Films, a Fremantle Company. It was commissioned by Jack Bootle, Head of Commissioning, Specialist Factual and the Commissioning Editor is Simon Young. The Executive Producers are John Douglas and Mark Raphael, the Producer is Yasmine Permaul and the Director is Gussy Sakula-Barry. Fremantle will handle global distribution.
Jon Creamer
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