Mr. T attending a Hollywood event
Celebrity

Mr. T Trashes New Netflix Documentary About His Life As 'Garbage'

The legendary 1980s pop culture icon isn't holding back his fury over the upcoming streaming special.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

Mr. T is throwing a massive penalty flag at Netflix. The legendary 1980s pop-culture icon has taken aim at an upcoming documentary centered on his rise to global fame, making it crystal clear that he does not approve of the final project. Ahead of the streaming release, the beloved action star blasted the production in blunt terms, signaling major friction between himself and the filmmakers behind the special. The veteran actor pulled zero punches when describing his visceral reaction to the feature. Reports confirm that he candidly dismissed the project as "garbage" and admitted that the entire situation thoroughly angered him. For a famous figure who built an enduring entertainment empire around his formidable tough-guy persona, his fierce condemnation proves he has no intention of letting a streaming giant control his personal narrative without a fight.

What Is The New Mr T Netflix Documentary?

Mr. T attending a Hollywood event
Mr. T attending a Hollywood event

The project causing all the uproar is titled *Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool*. Designed as a deep dive into his legendary life and career, the special aims to unpack his journey from a formidable bodyguard to one of the most recognizable media personalities in Hollywood history. Yet despite the hype usually accompanying these high-profile retrospectives, the main subject remains thoroughly unamused. Instead of celebrating a nostalgic look back at his decades in the entertainment industry, the star is publicly disowning the feature and ensuring his fanbase knows he had no hand in shaping the final product.

Mr. T, dressed in a patriotic American flag outfit, speaking into a microphone at a Fan Expo event.
The documentary “didn’t cover a lot of stuff,” Mr. T, seen here in May, claimed to the outlet.

When Is The Mr T Documentary Coming To Netflix?

American actor Mr. T in a yellow t-shirt that reads "Rocky The Italian Stallion," wearing multiple necklaces, bracelets, and rings.
“‘Lord, don’t let me go off. Don’t let me go off.’ ’Cos I wanted to go off on Netflix,” he said of his reaction to “Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool.” He’s seen above in 1982.

Viewers will get to see the controversial feature for themselves when *Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool* officially premieres on September 8. Whether the streaming audience agrees with his scathing assessment remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Mr. T has officially placed the documentary on notice, ensuring its debut comes with plenty of real-life drama attached. Expect fans to keep a close eye on whether the streamer responds to the icon's harsh words before launch day.

The photos · 6

Mr. T attending a Hollywood event
The documentary “didn’t cover a lot of stuff,” Mr. T, seen here in May, claimed to the outlet.
“‘Lord, don’t let me go off. Don’t let me go off.’ ’Cos I wanted to go off on Netflix,” he said of his reaction to “Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool.” He’s seen above in 1982.
Mr. T, pictured here in 1983, claimed the documentary didn’t emphasize his positive attributes.
“You build me up, then you try to punk me out,” he alleged during the interview. He’s shown here in a promotional photo for “The A-Team.”
The “Rocky III” actor, seen above with Sylvester Stallone, told the outlet he’d done everything he’d done all he “ever wanted to do” in life.

More like this

Get the pop news brief

One daily email. The biggest celebrity, music and TV stories, no filler.

Reader reaction

Loading comments…

People also ask

What did Mr. T say about his new Netflix documentary?
Mr. T publicly criticized the upcoming feature, calling the project "garbage" and stating that it angered him.
What is the title of the Mr. T Netflix documentary?
The retrospective streaming special is titled Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool.
When does the Mr. T documentary premiere on Netflix?
Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool is scheduled to begin streaming on September 8.