AMC announced today that it has greenlit the non-fiction seriesRide with Norman Reedus(working title), which will debut in 2016. Six one-hour episodes will follow actor and biker-enthusiastNorman Reedusas he takes viewers on a ride on the open road to explore local motorcycle culture and its history and celebrate some of the best and brightest collectors, mechanics andmotorcyclecraftsmen around the country. The series is produced by Left/Right Productions.
Each episode of Ride will begin in a different city whereNorman Reedusand his riding companion - a fellow actor, musician, friend, or local chopper fanatic who shares his passion for motorcycles - will journey to a new destination. Along the way, they will stop at various locales such as custom bike shops, tattoo parlors, collector’s warehouses, or a roadside smokehouse… with plenty of time for unplanned detours and tire changes. The series will also showcase different types of motorcycles each week including vintage, minis and cruisers. Here’s whatJoel Stillerman, president of original programming and development for AMC and SundanceTV, had to say in his statement about thereality series.
“We love being the home of people’s passion projects, and there is nobody more passionate about motorcycles thanNorman Reedus. He is an avid rider and aficionado who is deeply immersed in motorcycle culture. There is also nobody more fun to hang out with. This show will bring those two elements together for a weekly ride into the incredible world of motorcycles and the people who live and breathe them.”
Ride with Norman Reedusis executive produced byKen DruckermanandBanks Tarver(This American Life,Small Town Security,Odd Mom Out). TheTV seriesjoins a slate of compelling and entertaining non-fiction programming that sits organically side-by-side with AMC’s iconic scripted series. AMC’s firstdocu-drama series, The Making of the Mob: New York, returns with a second cycle in 2016 focusing onAl CaponeinThe Making of The Mob: Chicago. here’s whatNorman Reedushad to say in his statement.
“I’m incredibly excited and thankful to AMC for giving me the opportunity to share a passion of mine with our fans, and hopefully a whole new audience. I had a lot of fun filming and exploring, and I hope it shows.”
In addition, AMC recently announced a greenlight of the documentary seriesThe American Westfrom executive producersRobert Redfordand Laura Michalchyshyn with Sundance Productions and Stephen David Entertainment. Fan favoritesTalking DeadandComic Book Menalso continue their successful runs. OverseeingRide with Norman Reedusfrom AMC are Eliot Goldberg, senior vice president of non-fiction and alternative programming, and Marco Bresaz, vice president of non-fiction and alternative programming.
