Ben Stiller confirms behind-the-scenes New York Knicks docuseries

Ben Stiller has teamed up with HBO for the making of a documentary series about the New York Knicks, the basketball team he regularly supports from courtside.

The 60-year-old actor and director revealed the project on Wednesday during an appearance on The Roommates Show podcast with Knicks players Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart.

Offering up more details, Stiller shared, "Obviously, I've been shooting some stuff on my phone, but it's kind of gonna be about all eras of the Knicks. There's a culmination here of something that has been going on for a long time, so it's super exciting. And it's great to have had all this access to your team."

He continued, "We're going to probably be shooting a little bit more during next season, and I'm going to hit you guys up for some interviews. It's going to be over the next year that we'll be working on it," he explained. "A lot of people have wanted to make it happen for a long time."

The series will be made with HBO and A24, with full cooperation from the NBA and Madison Square Garden.

The award-winning filmmaker added that he "could not be more excited." 

"This is a dream project, so (I) cannot wait," he added. The series is expected to explore the franchise’s history from the 1990s through to its recent championship run, featuring exclusive access and unseen material.

Stiller, famed for his work on Zoolander and Severance, also called the project a long-time dream and expressed excitement about having access to the team.