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competition reality
long-form series | 10 eps x 22 min x 5 seasons

Finalists from across the country compete to be Canada’s next sportscaster on Rogers Sportsnet.

Gillette Drafted

Directed by Chris Barrow, Frank Samson
Written by Chris Barrow, Andrew Ferguson, Matt King
Produced by Andrew Ferguson and Matt King

Aspiring sportscasters from across the country are put to the test in sports broadcasting related challenges to determine who will become Canada’s next sportscaster at Rogers Sportsnet, and receive a one-year contract as a Gillette spokesperson.

The series ran for a total of five seasons, with LaRue producing the last three seasons. The final season was shot entirely on the road, with challenges at Gillette Stadium in Boston, TD Garden, Time’s Square, Madison Square Garden, and Citi Field to name a few.

Gillette Drafted - Season 3 Trailer

Press

Sportsnet.ca: “Canada’s next sportscaster revealed in Season Finale of Gillette Drafted”

Huff Post: “Drafted Recap”