Channel Nine is bringing the incredible life and legacy of Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne to the small screen, with actor Alex Williams embodying the role.

Alex joined Chris O’Keefe to discuss the challenges of portraying Warne’s iconic personality and spoke of his physical transformation for the role.

Despite some initial reservations due to the recency of Warne’s passing, Williams affirmed that the series comes from a place of love and celebration of Warne’s life.

Hear more highlights from Drive with Chris O’Keefe below: