Prime Video will premiere "Cocaine Quarterback: Signal Caller for the Cartel," a three-part documentary tracing Owen Hanson's transformation from USC football player to international drug trafficker.
-- "Cocaine Quarterback: Signal Caller for the Cartel" will debut September 25 as a three-part docuseries streaming exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories. Produced by Mark Wahlberg's company, Unrealistic Ideas, the series examines Hanson's trajectory from aspiring athlete to cartel organizer.
Additional details are available at https://owen-hanson.com/cocaine-quarterback
The program documents Hanson's rise from a Redondo Beach native and USC football walk-on to the leader of a multimillion-dollar gambling and drug enterprise. Known as "O-Dog," Hanson expanded his network across international borders before federal investigators dismantled the operation.
The docuseries incorporates rare FBI evidence, exclusive interviews, and firsthand accounts to illustrate how athletic discipline intersected with organized crime. Production representatives said the series "emphasizes the human toll of unchecked ambition rather than sensationalized depictions of criminality."
Unrealistic Ideas developed the project to present Hanson's story in a character-driven framework that explores themes of trust, betrayal, and consequence. The production company, founded by Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, and Archie Gips, has built a portfolio of projects that blends complex stories with cinematic vision and credibility.
"Others tell their story to inspire. Owen tells his story to empower," a campaign spokesperson said. "This documentary captures the adrenaline of high-stakes choices and the fallout of those decisions, creating a compelling account of transformation."
Each of the three episodes covers a distinct phase of Hanson's life: his early athletic career, his evolution into cartel leadership, and his eventual prosecution. The series underscores how choices made in pursuit of success can collapse under scrutiny and lead to lasting consequences.
Early reactions point to its impact. One advance review stated: "I thought I was just putting something on in the background. Thirty seconds in, I was locked. This isn't some glamorized kingpin story. It's disturbing, smart, brutal, and somehow still human."
Owen Hanson now directs his efforts toward redemption-focused initiatives, including the "No Excuses Course & Community" and "California Ice Protein." His memoir, "The California Kid," expands on his personal journey from cartel leader to advocate for resilience and clarity.
For more information about the upcoming docuseries, visit https://owen-hanson.com/cocaine-quarterback
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