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The Dark Wizard (2026–2026)
TV-MA
TV Series | 60 min | Documentary, Action, Biography

The Dark Wizard (2026–2026)

TV-MA

TV Series | 60 min | Documentary, Action, Biography

Dean Potter, the groundbreaking yet divisive climber, base jumper and highline walker, accomplishes stunning feats while confronting his personal struggles.

Seasons

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Directors

Peter Mortimer | Nick Rosen

Writers

Josh Lowell (series by) | Peter Mortimer (series by) | Nick Rosen (series by)

Producers

Halle Johns (producer) | Olivia Ahnemann (producer) | Zachary Barr (producer)

Composer

Dan Deacon (music by)

Cinematographers

John Behrens (cinematography) | Chuck Fryberger (cinematography) | Brett Lowell (cinematography) | Andy Maser (cinematography)

Editors

Josh Lowell (edited by) | Joshua Steele Minor (edited by) | Peter Mortimer (edited by)

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 15, 2026

Release date (First episode)

Apr 14, 2026 (United States)

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36 cast members

Name	Episodes	Known for
Dean Potter Self - Climber, Base Jumper (archive footage) Self - Climber, Base Jumper (archive footage) See fewer	4	When Dogs Fly (2014)
Brad Lynch Self - Dean's Friend Self - Dean's Friend See fewer	4	The Dark Wizard (2026)
Leo Houlding Self - Pro Climber Self - Pro Climber See fewer	4	Ultimate Rush (2011)
Dean Fidelman Self - Dean's Friend, Photographer Self - Dean's Friend, Photographer See fewer	4	Valley Uprising (2014)
Dan Duane Self - Writer Self - Writer See fewer	4	The Dark Wizard (2026)
Timmy O'Neill Self - Dean's Friend Self - Dean's Friend See fewer	4	Reel Rock Film Tour (2010)
Eric Perlman Self - Filmmaker Self - Filmmaker See fewer	4	Masters of Stone III - Third stone from the sun (1994)
Jim Hurst Self - Dean's Friend Self - Dean's Friend See fewer	4	Free Solo (2018)
Cedar Wright Self - Pro Climber Self - Pro Climber See fewer	4	Reel Rock Film Tour (2010)
Alex Honnold Self - Free Solo Climber Self - Free Solo Climber See fewer	3	Free Solo (2018)
Hans Florine Self - Speed Climber Self - Speed Climber See fewer	3	Wall Rats (2006)
Jay Epstein Self - Base Jumper (as Jay Epstein Ramirez) Self - Base Jumper (as Jay Epstein Ramirez) See fewer	2	The Dark Wizard (2026)
Jennifer Rapp Self - Former Patagonia Publicist (as Jen Rapp) Self - Former Patagonia Publicist (as Jen Rapp) See fewer	2	The Dark Wizard (2026)
Elizabeth Potter Self - Dean's Sister Self - Dean's Sister See fewer	2	The Dark Wizard (2026)
Mike Gauthier Self - Park Service Official Self - Park Service Official See fewer	2	Scenic National Parks: The Best of the National Parks (2004)
Clay Usinger Self - Climber, Base Jumper Self - Climber, Base Jumper See fewer	2	The Dark Wizard (2026)
Steph Davis Self - Dean's Former Wife (archive footage) Self - Dean's Former Wife (archive footage) See fewer	2	Ultimate Rush (2011)
Rowan Rapp Self - Jen's Son Self - Jen's Son See fewer	1	The Dark Wizard (2026)
Bryan Smith Self - Filmmaker Self - Filmmaker See fewer	1	Explorers: Adventures of the Century (2013)
Corbin Usinger Self - Climber, Base Jumper Self - Climber, Base Jumper See fewer	1	The Dark Wizard (2026)
Ivo Ninov Self - Climber, Base Jumper Self - Climber, Base Jumper See fewer	1	Hunter Killer (2018)
Jake Whittaker Self - Climber, Wingsuit Base Jumper Self - Climber, Wingsuit Base Jumper See fewer	1	The Dark Wizard (2026)
Katie Arnold Self - Journalist Self - Journalist See fewer	1	The Dark Wizard (2026)
Rick Ridgeway Self - Former Patagonia Executive Self - Former Patagonia Executive See fewer	1	180° South (2010)
Forrest Liu Self - Dean's Translator Self - Dean's Translator See fewer	1	The Dark Wizard (2026)
Tim Neville Self - Journalist Self - Journalist See fewer	1	The Dark Wizard (2026)
Anthony Potter Self - Dean's Father (archive footage) Self - Dean's Father (archive footage) See fewer	1
Patricia Dellert Self - Dean's Mother (archive footage) Self - Dean's Mother (archive footage) See fewer	1
Whisper Self - Dean's Dog Self - Dean's Dog See fewer	1	The Dark Wizard (2026)
Anderson Cooper Self - Host, Anderson Cooper 360° (archive footage) Self - Host, Anderson Cooper 360° (archive footage) See fewer	1	Anderson Cooper 360° (2003)
Jake Tapper Self - Host, The Lead with Jake Tapper (archive footage) Self - Host, The Lead with Jake Tapper (archive footage) See fewer	1	The Outpost (2019)
Graham Hunt Self - Climber, Wingsuit Base Jumper (archive footage) Self - Climber, Wingsuit Base Jumper (archive footage) See fewer	1	First Ascent (2010)
Frank Gambalie Self - Base Jumper (archive footage) Self - Base Jumper (archive footage) See fewer	1	Snowriders II (1997)
Mike Beck Self - Dean's Lawyer (archive footage) Self - Dean's Lawyer (archive footage) See fewer	1
Steven Kotler Self - Journalist (archive footage) Self - Journalist (archive footage) See fewer	1	IT'S VUCA: The Secret to Living in the 21st Century (2022)
Beetle Self - Cameraman (archive footage) Self - Cameraman (archive footage) See fewer	1