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Magic Johnson says he’s not tuning in to HBO’s new show about the “Showtime” Lakers, but the NBA legend should definitely reconsider — so says “Winning Time” actress Caitlin O’Connor, who tells TMZ Sports he’d love the series!!
As we previously reported, the 5-time champ told us he was NOT looking forward to Adam McKay‘s project starring John C. Reilly … pretty much distancing himself from the entire thing.
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But, O’Connor — who plays legendary Laker fan Dyan Cannon in the series — is hoping Magic changes his mind … saying Quincy Isaiah‘s portrayal of the 3-time MVP is certainly worth a watch.
“I think Quincy Isaiah as Magic Johnson gives an amazing performance,” O’Connor said outside Urth Caffe. “He has a smile that lights up a million rooms.”
O’Connor even sends a personal message to the legend … saying, “Magic Johnson, if you’re watching this, you should watch ‘Winning Time.’ It’s so funny, it’s so fast-paced. Jerry Buss breaks the fourth wall. John C. Reilly does an amazing job on the show. I think that Magic is gonna love it, so I hope that he watches it.”
As for her time on the show, O’Connor also says she hasn’t met Dyan just yet … but she’d LOVE to hit up a Laker game with her in the future.
A dynasty begins#WinningTime starts now on @HBOMax pic.twitter.com/gkNRxr46rS
— Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (@winningtimehbo) March 7, 2022
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O’Connor says she did a deep dive into everything about Dyan’s life to prepare for the role … and McKay worked tirelessly to make sure the show was done right.
So … will Magic check it out?? Don’t hold your breath — he’s got his own project in the works with Apple TV+ — but it’s clear O’Connor thinks he should give it a shot.