Apple Original Films' new Fleetwood Mac documentary aims to be definitive look at iconic band's journey
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker and producer Frank Marshall, the project is the first-ever documentary officially approved by the band. The film celebrates the 50th anniversary of the landmark 1977 album 'Rumours' and explores the group's rich history spanning over fifty years
Apple Original Films is prepping a new original documentary about Fleetwood Mac. Billed as the first-ever documentary approved by the band, "Fleetwood Mac: The Chain" will premiere globally on Apple TV on January 29, 2027. The documentary is directed by five-time Academy Award nominee Frank
Apple Original Films is prepping a new original documentary about Fleetwood Mac. Billed as the first-ever documentary approved by the band, "Fleetwood Mac: The Chain" will premiere globally on Apple TV on January 29, 2027. The documentary is directed by five-time Academy Award nominee Frank
Apple Original Films is prepping a new original documentary about Fleetwood Mac. Billed as the first-ever documentary approved by the band, "Fleetwood Mac: The Chain" will premiere globally on Apple TV on January 29, 2027. The documentary is directed by five-time Academy Award nominee Frank
Apple Original Films is prepping a new original documentary about Fleetwood Mac. Billed as the first-ever documentary approved by the band, "Fleetwood Mac: The Chain" will premiere globally on Apple TV on January 29, 2027.
The documentary is directed by five-time Academy Award nominee Frank Marshall, known for his critically acclaimed documentaries on The Beach Boys and the Bee Gees. Marshall brings considerable experience in documenting music history to the project with notable titles under his belt such as "The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" (2020), which explored the rise and family relationships of the Gibb brothers, and "The Beach Boys" (2024), which followed the band’s journey to global stardom. He also directed "Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name" (2022) and co-directed "Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story" (2022).
Beyond documentaries, Marshall has directed films such as "Arachnophobia" (1990), "Alive" (1993) and "Congo" (1995). As a producer, he has worked on major franchises including Steven Spielberg's "Indiana Jones", "Jurassic Park", "Back to the Future" and "Jason Bourne".
Directed by five-time Academy Award nominee Frank Marshall, the film will celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Rumours", the band’s landmark album released in February 1977.
The documentary takes its name from “The Chain”, one of the most famous songs on "Rumours". It is also the only song in Fleetwood Mac’s catalogue officially credited to all five members of the band’s classic line-up: Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham and the late Christine McVie.
The film will explore Fleetwood Mac’s history of over 50 years, focusing on its music, changing relationships and lasting influence. It will trace the band’s journey from New Year’s Eve 1974, when Buckingham and Nicks joined the group, through its rise to international fame. The documentary will include exclusive new interviews and previously unseen archival footage, offering fans a closer look at the people and experiences behind the music.
One of the film’s most interesting aspects is the possibility of repairing old relationships. Lindsey Buckingham has described the project as an opportunity for healing, thereby improving communication and mending tensions between him and Stevie Nicks. Their complicated personal and professional relationship has long been part of Fleetwood Mac’s story, making the documentary an opportunity to reflect on the past and move forward.
The film is produced by The Kennedy/Marshall Company and White Horse Pictures. Mark Monroe serves as both writer and executive producer.