Ron Howard will explore the life of the cherished, larger than life tenor in a new documentary.

Following the success of his documentary The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years, Ron Howard will next explore the life of legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti.

“I didn’t know that much about opera, but always found Pavarotti a charismatic figure, whom I’d met in the ‘80s. Like with many people, he was my introduction to opera as something that was accessible, moving and emotional. Probably the only opera albums I bought were by Pavarotti. One of the pleasing things about The Beatles documentary was the opportunity to tell a compelling single viewing experience that honoured and respected in an authentic way those who really knew their story and understood the nuances of the music and individuals, while heightening the curiosity of people who thought they knew The Beatles but really didn’t have any idea of the depth and power of their story. I hope to do the same here”, Howard told Deadline.

“He has been vastly documented and recorded enough that even though he’s not with us, we’re going to be able to allow Pavarotti to tell his own story”, Howard...