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Watch the Full Trailer for HBO's Andre the Giant Documentary

HBO has released the full trailer for their upcoming eponymous documentary about Andre the Giant. Directed by Jason Hehir and executive produced by Bill Simmons.

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  • HBO unveils full trailer for 'Andre the Giant' documentary premiering April 10.
  • The film delves into Andre’s rise from France to wrestling superstardom.
  • It covers his iconic rivalry with Hulk Hogan and his role in 'The Princess Bride.'
  • The documentary features insights from wrestling legends and Hollywood stars.

HBO has released the full trailer for their upcoming eponymous documentary about Andre the Giant, Andre the Giant. Directed by Jason Hehir and executive produced by Bill Simmons, the doc explores Andre's entire life, from his early days in France to his career as one of the most successful pro wrestlers of all time.

André the Giant on March 7, 1989 at the El Paso Civic Center during a video-taped WWF "Superstars of Wrestling" event
André the Giant on March 7, 1989 at the El Paso Civic Center during a video-taped WWF "Superstars of Wrestling" event, photo by John McKeon.

Andre was one of wrestling's biggest babyfaces, or good guys, throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, but may be best remembered by younger fans for feuding as a heel, or bad guy, with Hulk Hogan and being bodyslammed by the Hulkster in front of 33 billion Hulkamaniacs at WrestleMania 3. Then again, there are some that might prefer to remember Andre for his role in the classic movie The Princess Bride.

The gigantism that fueled Andre's success later led to acromegaly that caused him great pain later in life. Andre died of congestive heart failure in 1993 when he was just 46 years old.

Whatever your fondest memories of Andre the Giant are, the HBO doc premiering in April should be a fun, informative, and nostalgic watch. Check out the trailer below.

Andre the Giant was literally the biggest celebrity in the world. HBO Sports, WWE, and the Bill Simmons Media Group present Andre The Giant, a documentary examining the life and career of one of the most beloved figures in wrestling history. Andre the Giant premieres April 10 on HBO.

The 2018 television documentary titled André the Giant delves into the life and legacy of the French professional wrestler and actor André René Roussimoff, famously known by his ring name André the Giant. This documentary explores André's challenges with gigantism throughout his life. It features insights from a host of professional wrestlers, media figures, and family members, including Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, Pat Patterson, Tim White, Ric Flair, Dave Meltzer, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Billy Crystal, who all share their memories and experiences with André.

The documentary made its debut on HBO on April 10, 2018. It was produced by Janine Marmot and Bill Simmons, the latter of whom had previously expressed a desire to create a documentary about André. The film provides a comprehensive look at André's early life in France, his acclaimed wrestling career with WWE, and his ventures into the world of entertainment.

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