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Cast & Characters. Jerry Buss. (Played by John C. Reilly) A self-made millionaire whose success has only amplified his proclivity for risk. Buss redefines American sports, celebrity, and wealth by transforming the Lakers into a dynasty, but his house of cards threatens to collapse on him — and the people he loves most. Magic Johnson.
Jerry Buss 17 episodes, 2022-2023 Quincy Isaiah ... Magic Johnson 17 episodes, 2022-2023 Jason Clarke ... Jerry West 17 episodes, 2022-2023 Gaby Hoffmann ... Claire Rothman 17 episodes, 2022-2023 Hadley Robinson ... Jeanie Buss 17 episodes, 2022-2023
Jerry Buss. PLAYED BY John C. Reilly. A self-made millionaire whose success has only amplified his proclivity for risk. Buss redefines American sports, celebrity, and wealth by transforming the Lakers into a dynasty, but his house of cards threatens to collapse on him — and the people he loves most. John C. Reilly has been acting in theater ...
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- John C. Reilly as Jerry Buss. Adam McKay and John C. Reilly have had a close working relationship together ever since McKay's pre-Big Short comedy days, with humorous classics like Talladega Nights and Step Brothers.
- Quincy Isaiah as Magic Johnson. Most would probably expect that one of the most revered basketball players of all time to be played by an actor of at least close reputation, yet Winning Time made an admirably bold decision by casting a true unknown with Quincy Isaiah.
- Tamera Tomakili as Cookie Keely. Cookie Keely is better known today as Cookie Johnson, as she and her husband Magic have been together for an impressive thirty years.
- Jason Clarke as Jerry West. Zero Dark Thirty star Jason Clarke has thus far delivered a career-best performance as a crucially important player and coach of Lakers' past.
- John C. Reilly - Dr. Jerry Buss. Leading the efforts of both Winning Time and the Lakers organization is team owner Dr. Jerry Buss, a former real estate mogul in the Los Angeles area, played in this series by Oscar and Golden Globe-nominee John C. Reilly.
- Quincy Isaiah - Earvin "Magic" Johnson. Taking the challenge of playing an NBA legend, Quincy Isaiah portrays Earvin "Magic" Johnson, who joined the Lakers as a rookie in 1979 before helping the team win the NBA title in 1980 - he even won the NBA Finals MVP award.
- Jason Clarke - Jerry West. Coming back from Season 1 is Jason Clarke as he embodies Jerry West, a 14-time All-Star and former NBA champion with the Lakers who serves as the team's general manager after a failed stint as head coach.
- Adrien Brody - Pat Riley. Oscar-winner Adrien Brody returns for Season 2 as Lakers coach Pat Riley, who goes into Season 2 to take over as the team's head coach before winning the first of his four NBA championships in the City of Angels.
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty: Created by Max Borenstein, Jim Hecht. With John C. Reilly, Quincy Isaiah, Jason Clarke, Gaby Hoffmann. 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.
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Mar 6, 2022 · Kicking off with Jerry Buss (John C. Reilly) purchasing the team in 1979, the series charts a timeline of milestone events, rivalries, and behind-the-scenes drama.
