LSU Gymnastics Stars to Lead All-Research Netflix Documentary on Tigers’ Rise to Powerhouse Status
Baton Rouge, LA â April 2025
LSU Gymnasticsâ meteoric rise to the top of the NCAA landscape is set to hit the global stage â this time, on Netflix.
Superstars Haleigh Bryant and Konnor McClain, two of the most decorated gymnasts in LSU history, have signed on to lead and narrate an upcoming all-research Netflix documentary titled âTigers: Built Different.â The series will chronicle LSUâs journey from perennial contender to 2024 national champions, diving deep into the training methods, culture, and high-profile athletes that reshaped the program.
The project is being produced in collaboration with Netflix Sports and the SEC Network, with a heavy emphasis on research-driven storytelling. The docuseries promises never-before-seen footage of team practices, behind-the-scenes interviews with coaches Jay Clark and Ashleigh Gnat, and in-depth analysis of the NIL eraâs impact â highlighted by viral sensation Livvy Dunneâs influence on college athletics.
> âThis isnât just about winning a title,â Bryant said in a teaser release. âItâs about showing how we built something special from the ground up â and the pressure that comes with staying on top.â
McClain, who joined LSU after a decorated elite career, added:
> âPeople see the routines on Instagram or TikTok â but this will show what no one sees: the heartbreak, the hours in the gym, the science behind every skill.â
Netflix has set an early 2026 release date for âTigers: Built Differentâ with filming currently underway throughout the 2025 NCAA season.