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Fox Sports Takes Stake in Tom Brady’s Shadow Lion to Expand Sports-Culture Content

The move signals a deeper push into talent-led production within Fox’s 2025 investment strategy.

Overview

  • Shadow Lion’s first project under the partnership is a University of Michigan football docuseries with Tom Brady and Jim Harbaugh as executive producers, with Brady expected to appear on camera.
  • Fox and Shadow Lion plan to partner on the 2026 Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Saudi Arabia, which is set to air on Fox, with Brady expected to participate.
  • Shadow Lion will open an office on Fox’s Los Angeles lot as it works to broaden its slate beyond Brady‑centric projects.
  • Fox Sports CEO Eric Shanks characterized the deal as a long‑term partnership that gives Fox a “new gear,” while Shadow Lion’s Gilad Haas highlighted a focus on talent‑led long‑form and digital storytelling.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed, and the investment aligns with Fox’s recent deals involving Penske Entertainment, Holywater and BJ Novak’s Chain.