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Netflix Announces Rob Lowe Documentary Release
First reported Oct 15, 5:31 PM ET · Latest Oct 20, 1:00 PM ET · Explainer updated Oct 20, 1:01 PM ET
Where things stand
Variety reports that Netflix has set a November 24 release date for the documentary “Rob Lowe: The Outsider,” which will also be accompanied by new video episodes of Lowe’s podcast “Literally! With Rob Lowe.”
What changed
This is the first report providing a specific release date for the documentary; earlier coverage only mentioned the project’s development.
Questions we’re following
- The reports do not detail the documentary’s length, the director, or how deeply it will explore personal versus professional aspects of Lowe’s life. Open
Background
The film is billed as a career‑spanning look at the actor, beginning with his breakout roles. A documentary is a nonfiction film that compiles interviews, archival footage, and narration to tell a real‑life story.
What to watch
No further release‑date updates are expected; the documentary is slated to debut on Netflix on November 24.
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Timeline of reporting
- Netflix Sets Release Date for Rob Lowe Documentary ‘The Outsider’ — Variety
Netflix is gearing up for a Rob-Lowe-filled holiday season with the release of the actor’s documentary, “Rob Lowe: The Outsider,” and new video episodes of his podcast, “Literally! With Rob Lowe.” Set to release Nov. 24, “Rob Lowe: The Outsider” traces Lowe’s
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