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The Dark Wizard

TV·2026–2026·HBO·Sports·1h 1m·NEW

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The Dark Wizard is an up-close and unflinching portrait of Dean Potter, one of the world's most influential and controversial climbers, BASE jumpers, and highline walkers. The series traces the jaw‑dropping feats that made him a legend, as well as the personal turmoil that defined his life.

From an early age, Dean grappled with inner demons that led him to seek the limits of human possibility. Climbing became his outlet and Yosemite National Park became the canvas for his unique talent and artistic expression. As his accomplishments on El Capitan and Half Dome elevated him to hero status in the adventure sports world, his mental state began to fracture and his fierce competitive drive pushed him to try to outdo both himself and others, including rising star Alex Honnold. Ultimately, it was wingsuiting and his lifelong desire to fly that would prove to be his riskiest and most transcendent endeavor. 

Cast

Dean PotterDean PotterSelf (archive footage)Dean FidelmanDean FidelmanSelfTimmy O'NeillTimmy O'NeillSelfJim HurstJim HurstSelfEric PerlmanEric PerlmanSelfCedar WrightCedar WrightSelfDan DuaneDan DuaneSelf

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