Louis Theroux is preparing a documentary on Joe Exotic

Former

breeder Joe Exotic and one of his tigers -

There are 10 years of that, Louis Theroux met the now famous Joseph Maldonado-Passage, aka Joe Exotic, for the purposes of a documentary titled

.

And the British reporter known for his gonzo style is about to return to the footsteps of the beast breeder in Oklahoma to see what has happened since his incarceration and the broadcast of the Netflix series

.

Indeed, Joe Exotic is currently sleeping in a federal prison after being indicted for cruelty to animals and especially for having wanted to order the assassination of his no less famous rival Carol Baskin.

It promises

"It's one of those quintessential American stories, taking place in the heart of Oklahoma, with a gallery of characters almost too colorful and truer than life to be believed," said Louis Theroux in a relayed statement. by the

.

The documentary maker also explains that he wanted to return to the scene after seeing again, during confinement, the images he had filmed in the park 10 years ago, which made him want to return there.

“Since then, the story just got weirder and bigger, and going back to it late last year, I discovered a real life drama that took me in directions I wouldn't have. never been able to hope, ”he adds.

This is mouth watering!

The documentary, already titled

, was commissioned by BBC Two.

In addition, let us recall that a series devoted to Joe Exotic is in preparation and will be broadcast by Amazon Prime, the leading role having been entrusted to… Nicolas Cage.

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