The life of Ferenc Puskás, one of Hungary’s greatest football legends, is set to captivate audiences in a new series titled Puskás. The production, currently under development by INANI Production, will focus on the transformative ten years that saw Puskás evolve from ‘Öcsi of Kispest’ to an internationally celebrated player for Real Madrid.

The series will not only spotlight Puskás’s meteoric rise but also delve into the historical and social backdrop of communist Hungary in the 1950s. Viewers will be transported to key locations such as Helsinki, London, Bern, Rome, and Madrid—venues of unforgettable triumphs and heart-wrenching defeats, as described in the producer’s announcement.

The screenplay, currently in progress, is being crafted by István Tasnádi, Bálint Hegedűs, and Márton Bárány. The creative process has been enriched by extensive research, with contributions from football experts and historians to ensure authenticity and accuracy.

Péter Herman, also known as ‘Pierre,’ serves as the series’ creative producer. A former director of drama and entertainment programming at RTL Hungary, Herman is known for his work on a number of acclaimed television series.

The project has received notable financial support. The National Film Institute has provided 90 million forints for script development, while Szerencsejáték Ltd, through its subsidiary Szerencsejáték Service Nonprofit Ltd, has contributed 280 million forints as a principal sponsor.

The Puskás series promises to offer a rich portrayal of a pivotal era in Hungarian sports and cultural history, celebrating the life and achievements of a man whose name remains synonymous with football excellence worldwide. With its meticulous research, star-studded creative team, and robust funding, the series is poised to become a landmark production in Hungarian television.

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