Disney+ has landed a four-part docu-series from Ed Sheeran, "The Sum of It All," which will premiere on May 3.
The project hails from Disney Branded Television and Fulwell 73 Productions ("Adele: One Night Only"). It coincides with the May 5 release of Sheeran's latest album, "-" (aka "Subtract"), from Atlantic. "Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All" promises to offer a candid look at the British star, his family and his rise to stardom after suffering from a stutter as a child.
Star: Ed Sheeran
“I have always been very reserved in my personal and private life; the only documentary I've ever done has been one that focused on my songwriting," Sheeran said. “Disney approached me about doing a four-part documentary, and I felt like the time was right to open the door and let people in. I hope people enjoy it."
All four installments of “Sum of It All” will be released on May 3. It's part of a wave of adult documentary and music specials coming to Disney+ as the platform looks to expand its content offering and appeal to all households. On March 17, Disney+ released its exclusive U2 special "Bono and the Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman."
“In this documentary series, we are going to reveal a side of Ed Sheeran that fans have never seen before,” said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television. “Together with Fulwell 73, we have created something truly authentic and personal that will not only entertain audiences but also inspire them to dream big and pursue their passions.”
News that Sheeran was working on a sprawling documentary project broke last fall. The first burst of "-" arrives on March 24 with the bow of the single "Eyes Closed."
"Everyone knows and loves Ed Sheeran's songs as he has been the soundtrack to so many moments in our lives," Fulwell 73 partners Ben Turner and Ben Winston said in a joint statement. “But this film series showcases the real man behind the hits, showing Ed in a completely different light after a tumultuous year personally and professionally. It's been an honor for us to do this four-part series."
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