đ„ BREAKING: Packers Legend Brett Favre Signs $13.5M Netflix Deal for 7-Episode Series Honoring His Iconic Green Bay Journey
Green Bay, WI â June 20, 2025 â In a major announcement that has electrified the world of sports and streaming entertainment, Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre has signed a $13.5 million deal with Netflix for a brand-new 7-episode docuseries that promises to dive deep into his extraordinary football career, emotional highs and lows, and lasting legacy in Green Bay.
âThis is more than just football,â Favre said in an early teaser.
âItâs about heart, grit, mistakes, redemptionâand the love of a town that never gave up on me.â
đŹ âFavre: Gunslinger of Green Bayâ â A Tribute, A Legacy, A Revolution in Sports Storytelling
Titled âFavre: Gunslinger of Green Bay,â the Netflix exclusive series will bring fans unprecedented access to one of the most storied careers in NFL history. Each episode will tackle a specific era of Favreâs journey:
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His trade to Green Bay and early doubts
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The 1996 Super Bowl season and his MVP three-peat
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The public battles with addiction and loss
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His emotional retirements (and un-retirements)
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And the controversial move to the Jets and Vikings
The show is being co-produced by NFL Films, ensuring authenticity, unseen footage, and rare interviews from teammates, coaches, family members, and rivals alike.
đŁïž NFL Community Erupts: Fans, Players, and Coaches Weigh In
Within minutes of the announcement, â#FavreNetflixâ was trending on X (formerly Twitter), with fans and players alike expressing joy, nostalgia, and admiration.
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Aaron Rodgers: âThe guy who changed how the position is played. Canât wait to watch.â
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Peyton Manning: âFavre was unpredictable, fearless, and fun. This series is long overdue.â
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@PackersFaithful: âWe grew up with Brett. Now the world gets to see what he meant to us.â
NFL Hall of Famer and longtime rival Warren Sapp said, âBrett had magic in that armâand chaos in his heart. He made you laugh, curse, and cheerâall in one drive.â
đ Why Netflix Chose Brett Favre
Netflix has already struck gold with sports content like Quarterback, Full Swing, and The Last Dance. Now, the streaming giant is targeting NFL legends whose stories go beyond the stat sheets.
âFavre is raw, real, and riveting,â said Netflix Sports VP Dana Reynolds.
âHis journey from Kiln, Mississippi to Lambeau Field glory is the stuff of legendsâand now itâs finally being told the right way.â
The series will include interviews with Mike Holmgren, Donald Driver, Reggie Whiteâs family, and Jenn Sterger, whose appearance in later episodes may add a layer of controversy and accountability the show doesnât shy away from.
đ„ Unfiltered, Unforgettable, Unapologetic
The producers emphasize that this series wonât sanitize Favreâs legacy â instead, it will embrace every angle: the triumphs, the flaws, the headlines, and the human being behind the helmet.
In one leaked clip, Favre is shown emotionally revisiting the Monday Night Football game played the day after his father died â a moment where he passed for 399 yards and 4 touchdowns in what many call the most inspiring performance in NFL history.
âI wasnât perfect,â Favre says in the preview.
âBut I always gave it everything I had. Every snap. Every second.â
đș Where and When to Watch
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Title: Favre: Gunslinger of Green Bay
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Platform: Netflix (Global Release)
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Episodes: 7 (50â60 minutes each)
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Premiere Date: November 2025, right before the NFL postseason
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Official Trailer Drop: September 15, 2025