90s boyband to tell ‘unlikely story’ in no-hold-barred Netflix documentary-Sabrina Barr-Entertainment – Metro

The band were first formed 34 years ago (Picture: L. Busacca/WireImage)

One of the biggest boybands of the 1990s is getting the Netflix documentary treatment in a brand new, behind-the-scenes look at their stratospheric rise to fame.

After the wave this group made when they first emerged on the music scene, we can’t wait to see what this has in store, in an ‘unlikely story of love and brotherhood against the odds’.

More than 30 years ago, Take That first came together in Manchester in 1990, with the original line-up consisting of Gary Barlow, Robbie Williams, Jason Orange, Howard Donald and Mark Owen.

Releasing huge hits including Patience, Rule the World, Shine and Could It Be Magic, the band have been through a lot in the decades since – and now they’re ready to bring their fans in even closer.

At Edinburgh TV Festival, it was revealed that Netflix are going to be delving into Take That, following their successes with other documentaries such as the programme about 80s icons Wham!, as well as about former Take That member Robbie.

The Take That documentary promises to ‘provide fans with unprecedented access to the band members’, including interviews with Gary, 53, Howard, 56, and Mark, 52, as well as ‘insights’ with Robbie, 50, and Jason, 54.

The group have come a long way since their early years of fame (Photo by Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Three out of the five original members are still in the band (Picture: John Phillips/Getty Images for The National Lottery)

Nelesh Dhand, the manager of the Netflix documentary series, said at the TV festival: ‘The Wham documentary was a big hit for us last year, people love the nostalgia, they love that kind of really big hearted feeling.

‘We’ve got access to Take That, and we can tell their story. Their story is amazing, from being thrown together strangers at 16 to 19 years old, and they’re still selling out stadiums.’

Describing the ‘big ups and downs’ that the band have experienced, Nelesh continued: ‘I feel like it’s an unlikely story of love and brotherhood actually, against the odds.’

Discussing the documentary, Take That said in a joint statement: ‘We are so excited to be partnering with Netflix and Fulwell for an exclusive behind the scenes look into our journey as a band over the last 35 years.

‘We can’t wait to share our story!’

Fans will be excited to discover more about the music legends behind the scenes (Picture: Guy Aroch/Netflix)

Robbie released his own documentary last year (Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Gabe Turner, Fulwell 73 partner, added that Take That have created’ the soundtrack to so many of our lives for the last 40 years’.

‘Take That have one of the most fascinating stories in all of music. At Fulwell 73, we want to bring the most interesting stories to life in the premium factual space,’ the executive said.

‘Using unseen archive and new interviews, we hope to do their unique tale justice. We couldn’t be more excited and honoured to partner with Netflix for this new original documentary.’

Just last year, Netflix also released a documentary focused solely on Robbie, where he discussed his mental health, addiction, what it was like to become famous as a teenager and his love life.

The Take That documentary will air on Netflix.

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