For a generation who grew up with the original film, the news was nothing short of mind-blowing.
Yep, it’s true. Newly signed Los Angeles Laker LeBron James will star in “Space Jam 2.”
The news was announced via SpringHill Entertainment, the Burbank production company that was founded by Maverick Carter and James. In a Wednesday afternoon social media post, the caption — which consisted of only emojis — was vague but clear: a basketball, a carrot and a clapperboard.
The picture offers even more clues. LeBron’s first initial and last name is scrawled out over a locker room cubby with “Small Forward” stated underneath. The same reveal was used for the director of the movie, Terence Nance, and the producer, “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler.
For a generation who grew up with the original “Space Jam,” which starred Michael Jordan, the news was nothing short of mind blowing.
Others were a little apprehensive about the news.
