"Ginger hair, very short, he stammered: That guy's not going to be a pop star," Ed Sheeran's voice rolls, kicking off The Sum, the singer's upcoming documentary series with Disney+ Of It All" trailer. From "Shape Of You" to "Bad Habits," the 32-year-old British singer has had fans around the world singing his songs since his "A-Team" days in 2011. Ahead of the May 5 release of his sixth studio album — — , the four-part series promises to offer an unprecedented, personal look into the pop star's life, especially as things change When times get tough. So, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming documentary series.
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As the emotional trailer's opening credits reveal, the docuseries will focus on how Sheeran became an "unlikely" star. Unlike his 2018 documentary "Songwriter," which focused on the musician's career and success, the upcoming series will be the first of its kind to dive deep into Sheeran's personal life. Four sections titled "Love," "Loss," "Balance" and "Life" will chart his journey through a turbulent year filled with personal struggles.
The synopsis explains that the show will "offer an explicit and brutally honest look at his private life as he explores the universal themes that inspire his music." Sheeran opens up about wife Cherry Seaborn's cancer diagnosis and health during pregnancy The difficulties stemming from the worsening condition, and the death of SBTV founder Jamal Edwards, the singer's best friend.
Who is the sum of it all ?
While the series will focus on first-hand accounts of Sheeran's experience, it will also feature his interactions with close friends and family. "The series blends unique, never-before-seen personal archives, present-day realities, candid interviews with his wife and loved ones, and intimate performances on film sets to widen the lens and reveal Sheeran's perspective on the world, himself, and His take. His music, as well as showcasing the hits that have been loved by subscribers around the world for a decade," a press statement read.
The trailer also shows archival footage of Sheeran and Edwards, with the singer crediting Edwards with being the first to discover his talent. "I've always been very cautious in my personal and private life; the only documentary I've ever made was one that focused on my songwriting," Sheeran said. "Disney approached me about doing a four-part documentary and it felt like the perfect time to open the doors and let people in. I hope people enjoy it."
Trailer and release date
The first trailer for the upcoming documentary series was released on March 21 and you can watch it below.
The show, produced by Fullwell 73 in partnership with Disney, will be released on May 3, two days before the release of Sheeran's sixth studio album.
