‘Winning Time’ Trailer: John C. Reilly Builds an Empire in HBO’s Glitzy LA Lakers Series
On Friday, HBO dropped the star-studded trailer for Adam McKay’s hotly anticipated series about the L.A. Lakers’ famous “Showtime” era of the 1980s. Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty depicts the Lakers’ transformation from basketball team to cultural phenomenon under the leadership of visionary owner Jerry Buss, with Step Brothers star John C. Reilly donning Buss’ signature tinted sunglasses and chest hair-baring shirts.
The colorful, sun-soaked trailer is all vintage vibes and Hollywood glamor, down to the retro yellow and purple lettering heralding “the story of an American dynasty.” There’s basketball, sure, but there’s also turquoise swimming pools, shiny convertibles, and flashing cameras.
As the larger-than-life Buss, Reilly strives to make Lakers games the ultimate spectacle. “I don’t care who you are. If you’re a human being with two eyes and a heart, this game, this industry, makes you feel good!” he says. The industry in question? “Show business!”