Everything We Know About Simone Biles’ Netflix Docuseries: Release Date, Episodes, Cast and Crew

The exhilarating real-life spectacle of Simone Biles is now set to appear on the reel. A recent announcement by the online streaming giant Netflix shed light on its latest project where a team will follow America’s most decorated gymnast of all time in her quest to claim what is rightfully hers. Simone Biles: Rising, will be a treat for her fans who can’t wait to watch the gymnast on top of the podium once again.

After the “twisties” forced the 27-year-old to pull out of the final event at the 2020 Olympics, Biles’ road back to the top hasn’t been an easy ride. The new series is expected to delve deeper into the matter and highlight Simone’s struggles in greater detail, showcasing her determination and resolute mindset. After her breakdown in the last Games, Biles went into a hiatus for a couple of years, only to make her return at the 2023 US Classic. Since then, she has jumped over every obstacle with ease and is expected to carry the momentum into her third Olympics as well.

Release Date of Netflix Docuseries Simone Biles: Rising

Simone Biles: Rising, set to release in July, will add more insights into the life of Biles after her book Courage to Soar and the 2021 TV series Simone vs Herself shook fans with details about how life can become a difficult journey even for the likes of Simone Biles.

How many episodes will the docuseries have?

From what we know yet, Simone Biles: Rising will be a four-part docu-series that will capture the essence of the gymnast in its rawest form.

Who’s Behind the Scenes of Simone Biles: Rising?

The series, Simone Biles: Rising, will be directed by Katie Walsh and will be produced by Gotham Chopra, Ameeth Sankaran, Giselle Parets, and Janey Miller, in association with the Olympics Channel. Chopra was among the two people who were responsible for directing Simone vs Herself and is expected to utilize her past experience to give Biles the stage she deserves.

Walsh, on the other hand, was one producer of the 2021 TV series and will take up more responsibilities this time around. Religion of Sports, the producers of Tom Brady: Man in the Arena and McGregor Forever, will also produce the upcoming series.

What Can We Expect From the Netflix Docuseries?

The previous series and the book featured Biles’ long-time friend Jordan Chiles. Alongside her relationship with football safety, Jonathan Owens was also showcased. It revealed how the close people in her life helped the gymnast to keep her feet on the ground and her head in the game. The upcoming series is also expected to feature these characters heavily, along with Simone’s coach Cecile Canqueteau-Landi.

After her return to action, Biles went to Antwerp with the fixation to prove her worth on the international stage and send out a message to her foes. At the 2023 World Championships, Biles picked up five medals, four of them gold nonetheless, and highlighted just how much she looked forward to going to Paris with the mind to take everything that came her way. However, Biles hasn’t been alone in her journey to stardom once again. Meeting Zeo Miller at the 2021 US Gymnastics Championships was the start of a long-lasting friendship that has stayed with Biles since.

On her social media accounts, Simone has shared her friendship with Miller, Joscelyn Roberson as well as with the French gymnast Melanie de Jesus dos Santos multiple times. Moreover, a shared experience of “the twisties” also helped Biles forge a strong bond with Roberson. With so many of her friends playing crucial roles in Biles’ career, it wouldn’t be too surprising to see some of them feature heavily in the upcoming series either.