LeBron James to star in ‘Space Jam 2’

Los Angeles Lakers power forward LeBron James high fives his daughter Zhuri before the start of his son LeBron James Jr.'s Made Hoops Summer Showcase game on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Liberty High School, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto

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September 19, 2018 - 2:06 pm

LOS ANGELES — “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler is joining LeBron James and the “Space Jam 2” team.

James’ production company SpringHill Entertainment tweeted Wednesday that Coogler will produce the sequel to the 1996 movie that featured Michael Jordan alongside Warner Bros.’ animated characters.

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— SpringHill Ent. (@SpringHillEnt) September 19, 2018

“Random Acts of Flyness” creator Terence Nance will direct James, and Bugs Bunny, in the film.

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