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John Wick Meets ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ in Keanu Reeves’ 6-Part Racing Series [Exclusive]
Keanu Reeves is starring in a new six-part docuseries, Hooligans: The ARCH Racing Project, which follows his motorcycle company's venture into professional racing. Described as blending the tension of a race drama with the fly-on-the-wall style of Welcome to Wrexham, the series highlights the challenges of breaking into a competitive sport even with a Hollywood star's backing.
The show follows Reeves and ARCH Motorcycle co-founder Gard Hollinger as they build a racing team from scratch, including recruiting rider Corey Alexander, previously a pizza delivery driver, whose fiancée voices concern over the dangers of the sport. Hooligans premiered on the Samsung Television Network, available via Samsung TV Plus, with new episodes airing Sundays at 9 p.m. ET, including Episode 2 on 19 July.
In short
- Keanu Reeves fronts new docuseries on his ARCH Motorcycle racing venture
- Show follows team-building, including hiring ex-pizza driver Corey Alexander as rider
- Airs Sundays on Samsung TV Plus; six episodes total
Explained simply
Keanu Reeves owns a motorcycle company called ARCH. The company has recently entered professional racing, and a new documentary series follows the team as it attempts to compete at the highest level.
The series documents the challenges involved in breaking into a competitive sport, even with backing from a well-known name. It shows how Reeves and his business partner Gard Hollinger work to build a racing team from scratch, including recruiting riders with the necessary skills and commitment.
The lead rider is Corey Alexander, who came from outside the racing world. The documentary captures the human side of the story, including concerns raised by those close to the riders about the dangers of the sport.