After months of speculation and rumored deals, consider this one a slam dunk: the long-awaited “Space Jam” sequel is not only a go, it’s also lined up quite a team to bring the second act of the story of animated heroes and basketball superstars to life. Announced via an emoji-laden tweet, complete with a frankly cute mock-up of a talent-packed locker room, the Spring Hill Entertainment feature film will be directed by “Random Acts of Flyness” creator Terence Nance, with “Creed” and “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler on board to produce.
Bonafide basketball great LeBron James is also on deck to star in and executive produce the film — no word if original star Michael Jordan will return — and classic Looney Tune hero Bugs Bunny will again be suiting up for a sequel decades in the making. The first “Space Jam” film arrived in 1996 and centered on some of the classic Looney Tunes cadre who,...
Bonafide basketball great LeBron James is also on deck to star in and executive produce the film — no word if original star Michael Jordan will return — and classic Looney Tune hero Bugs Bunny will again be suiting up for a sequel decades in the making. The first “Space Jam” film arrived in 1996 and centered on some of the classic Looney Tunes cadre who,...
- 9/19/2018
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
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