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The Dark Wizard

The Dark Wizard

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The Dark Wizard

"Where limits end, Dean Potter begins."

2026- 2026

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

8.6(8 votes)

Returning Series

Documentary

Overview

An unflinching portrait of Dean Potter, the world's most influential and controversial climber, base jumper and highline walker, who achieves jaw-dropping feats while battling his inner demons.

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Production Companies

Sender Films

HBO

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Dean Potter

Dean Potter

Self (archive footage)

Dean Fidelman

Dean Fidelman

Self

Timmy O'Neill

Timmy O'Neill

Self

Jim Hurst

Jim Hurst

Self

Eric Perlman

Eric Perlman

Self

Cedar Wright

Cedar Wright

Self

Dan Duane

Dan Duane

Self

Creative team

Showrunner: Peter Mortimer
Nick Rosen
Produced by: Olivia Ahnemann
Zachary Barr

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