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