HBO Reveals Premiere Date for New Drama 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty' Starring John C. Reilly

HBO has today announced the premiere date for the upcoming original drama series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty based on the novel Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s by Jeff Pearlman.

The 10-episode first season will debut on Sunday, March 6 at 9/8c.

The drama follows the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports' most revered and dominant dynasties - a team that defined an era, both on and off the court.

The ensemble cast includes John C. Reilly, Quincy Isaiah, Jason Clarke, Adrien Brody, Gaby Hoffmann, Tracy Letts, Jason Segel, Julianne Nicholson, Hadley Robinson, DeVaughn Nixon, Solomon Hughes, Tamera Tomakili, Brett Cullen, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Spencer Garrett, Sarah Ramos, Molly Gordon, Joey Brooks, Delante Desouza, Jimel Atkins, Austin Aaron, Jon Young, Rob Morgan and Sally Field.

Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht developed the drama. They executive produce with Kevin Messick, Rodney Barnes, Jason Shuman, Scott Stephens and director Adam McKay. Hyperobject Industries produces.