#FIRSTLOOK: “THE SEXIEST MAN IN WINNIPEG” TRAILER

Prime Video today unveiled the trailer for the upcoming Amazon Original documentary, The Sexiest Man in Winnipeg. The film chronicles the extraordinary true story of Steve Vogelsang, a charismatic former sports anchor who transformed from local celebrity to bank robber, sending shockwaves through the Canadian Prairies. The Sexiest Man in Winnipeg will premiere in Canada on Prime Video on May 9, 2025.

When a polite robber carries out a series of odd bank heists, the police investigation takes a sharp turn—pointing to Steve Vogelsang, a garrulous former broadcaster once known as “The Sexiest Man in Winnipeg.” Set against Winnipeg’s frozen streets and familiar faces, Vogelsang’s fall echoes like a news story you can’t quite forget. As the case deepens, a more complex story emerges—one about identity, ego, and the slow unraveling of a man who once had it all.

The documentary is directed by Acadamy Award nominated filmmaker Charlie Siskel (Finding Vivian Maier) and Ben Daughtrey, who also edited the film. Vespucci and Electric Ave produced the film, with Bridie Bischoff, Aaron Barnett, Charlie Siskel, Ben Daughtrey, serving as executive producers, and Johnny Galvin, Daniel Turcan, Will Arnett and Marc Forman serving as producers. The story is based on an unpublished article, written by award winning writer Jordan Michael Smith, who is also a co-producer on the film. The documentary joins the critically acclaimed and award-winning slate of Canadian Amazon Original series and films including TIFF 2024 People’s Choice Documentary Award winner The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal and TIFF 2023 People’s Choice Documentary Award and Canadian Screen Award-winner Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe, Faceoff: Inside the NHL, The Sticky, Luxe Listings: Toronto, LOL: Qui rira le dernier?, Three Pines, Saving Sakic, All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs, The Kids in the Hall, The Lake, LOL: Last One Laughing Canada, and The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith.

Since 2015, Amazon MGM Studios has commissioned over 60 Amazon Original series and films in Canada, including The Man in the High Castle and Upload in British Columbia; The Boys, Reacher, and The Expanse in Ontario; Tales from the Loop in Manitoba; as well as parts of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Sticky, Three Pines, and The Voyeurs in Quebec.

About Vespucci

Vespucci’s recent documentaries include 2nd Chance, directed by Academy Award-nominated Ramin Bahrani (The White Tiger) which premiered at the 2022 Sundance film festival, where it was acquired by Showtime and The Honey Trap, directed by Chris Moukarbel (Gaga: Five Foot Two) for Paramount+/Showtime

The company also prodcues podcasts and incubates IP for film/TV. They have produced original stories for Spotify, Audible, Apple TV+, Sony, iHeart Media, BBC, CBC and Blumhouse, amongst others.

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Electric Avenue

Electric Avenue is a television, film and digital production company led by Will Arnett. Electric Avenue is behind Peacock’s action-comedy series “Twisted Metal,” starring Anthony Mackie, with the second season airing in July 2025. Additionally, they produced the Netflix Original Series “Murderville,” a hybrid murder mystery comedy, and the follow-up, “Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery,” and Netflix’s “Flaked.” Other credits include Crave’s “Super Team Canada”, Fox’s “Snake Oil,” ABC’s “The Gong Show,” POP TV’s “Hot Date,” and Xbox’s “Game Chat”.

About Prime Video

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