Ben Stiller has a big project on his hands — and Knicks fans are making sure he knows just how much it matters.
The lifelong New York Knicks supporter is directing a multi-part documentary about the team, and he admits the expectations have climbed since their historic championship win earlier this year.
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Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at the New York premiere of Focker-in-Law on Wednesday, Stiller said the series will look back at the Knicks’ history, their place in the city and the team’s journey through the decades.
“It’s going to be a multi-part documentary about the history of the Knicks, including this team. It’s about what they’ve been to New York and hopefully capture the spirit of the team,” he said.
The project is still taking shape, but Stiller says the work is already underway. “It’s been fun to work on so far,” he added, before acknowledging the pressure that comes with telling the story of a team so deeply loved by its fans.
“I feel like Knicks fans really love the Knicks, so the pressure is on to make something that lives up to what they want, but I hope it does,” Stiller said.
He also hinted that the documentary will feature more than just players and coaches, with familiar faces and everyday supporters both part of the story.
“Yeah, there definitely are Knicks fans, both known and not known Knicks fans, because I love the community, fans in New York, all over New York, such a huge part of what it means to love the Knicks. So that community is really strong.”
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And Stiller’s fandom is clearly not just for the cameras. He planned to check the Knicks’ game against Cleveland during the premiere — only to watch them lose 115-107.
His reaction on X? “What happened.”
