‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ Cast and Character Guide (Photos)

All the players – and the people who play them – on HBO and Adam McKay’s star-studded roster

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Based on the book “Showtime” by Jeff Pearlman, “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” chronicles the team’s Showtime Era, in which the Lakers won five NBA championships and elevated the sport’s entertainment values. Kicking off with Jerry Buss (John C. Reilly) purchasing the team in 1979, the series charts a timeline of milestone events, rivalries, and behind-the-scenes drama.

 

Along with Reilly, “Winning Time” is anchored by newcomers Quincy Isaiah and Solomon Hughes as star players Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. A slew of famous faces – Adrien Brody, Sally Field and Jason Segel among them – fill out an enormous ensemble cast.

Harper Lambert

Harper first joined TheWrap as a member of the Audience Team in 2021 before becoming a film reporter. Her writings about movies, TV, and culture have appeared in The Hollywood Reporter, MovieMaker and the Daily Nexus, where she served as Editor in Chief. She also co-hosted and co-created the podcast “Hot Off The Pod” with…

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