Darius Rucker in new doc: 'Every time I want to do something, somebody tells me I can't do it'

On The Red Carpet Darius Rucker in new doc: 'Every time I want to do something, somebody tells me I can't do it' Hootie & the Blowfish bandmates Jim "Soni" Sonefeld, Mark Bryan and Dean Felber, and stars Brad Paisley and Lady A appear in doc. By Crystal Benitez Monday, November 9, 2026 10:27PM "I wasn't gonna be the guy who killed Darius Rucker." 😳 "They Called Me Hootie" reveals how Woody Harrelson once saved Rucker's life. Hulu on Disney+ "I wasn't gonna be the guy who killed Darius Rucker. That wouldn't have been fun." Rising to fame as a member of the two-time Grammy Award-winning Hootie & the Blowfish, Darius Rucker's real-life backstory unfolds in Hulu and Disney+'s new documentary, "Darius Rucker: They Called Me Hootie." The film explores Rucker's triumphs and struggles behind the musician's rise from Charleston, South Carolina, all the way to country music superstardom. In the documentary's trailer, Emmy-winning actor Woody Harrelson, shares his personal stories with the artist. "I think we've smoked about 100,000 joints together," Harrelson revealed. Also in the trailer, Rucker discloses he "almost died several times" and explained Harrelson wasn't going to let that happen on his watch. "That would have been the end of my career (if I let Rucker die.) I wasn't gonna be the guy who killed Darius Rucker. That wouldn't have been fun," Harrelson said. "Darius Rucker: They Called Me Hootie" is executive produced by "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts and directed by Emmy-winner Jason Bergh. Air France flight nearly hits American Airlines plane after taking off from LAX California voters reject Prop 40, a measure to tax the wealth of billionaires 7 minutes ago Caltrans cancels second 91 Freeway weekend closure near Corona after roadwork project completed early 3 hours ago "I crossed paths with Darius 30 years ago, when I was with ESPN and Hootie & the Blowfish first appeared on College GameDay. I've enjoyed following and covering his career ever since, but I've never seen Darius quite like this. This documentary reveals a side of Darius that is raw, vulnerable and unexpected. It's a deeply personal story, and I think audiences will be surprised by what they discover about this exceptionally talented man," Robin Roberts detailed. Hootie & the Blowfish bandmates Jim "Soni" Sonefeld, Mark Bryan and Dean Felber, country music stars Brad Paisley and Lady A, former manager Doc McGhee, and record producer Frank Rogers along with others also share their connections with the man behind the music in the film. "Darius Rucker: They Called Me Hootie" premieres Monday, Nov. 16 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of Hulu, Disney+ and this ABC station. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 OnTheRedCarpet.com. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ON THE RED CARPET DOCUMENTARY HULU DISNEY+ STREAMING SERVICE MOVIES MUSIC Disney's 'Hexed' producers reveal the magic behind the movie 2 hours ago Stand Up for Heroes benefit to mark 20 honoring injured veterans Rare 'Star Wars' props including Vader's lightsaber hit auction block Disney launches touching holiday short 'The Invisible Horse' Watch Live ON NOW Midair close call between 2 planes after takeoff from LAX California voters reject measure to tax the wealth of billionaires 7 minutes ago No second weekend of 91 Fwy closure after road project finished early 3 hours ago Popular social media personality arrested by ICE in LA 2 hours ago Family grieves mother and father killed in Fountain Valley car crash OC DA discusses crackdown on parents in e-bike crashes involving kids Families of 50 CA murder victims back plan to commute death sentences Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's motion to dismiss case