A biopic reflecting LeBron James’ high school days and his years-long basketball journey will hit the screens on June 2.
LeBron James, one of the most prestigious names in the world of sports, has won four NBA championships, four MVP awards, and two Olympic gold medals, among many other honors. His 20-year-long journey in NBA is a source of inspiration for many rookies out there. However, behind every successful athlete stands an army of people who sacrificed or went out of their way to help him inch closer to the ultimate dream.
Hence, LeBron James’ case is no different. In the past two decades, he met plenty of people and made lifelong friends. However, a new feature film based on James’ life is all set to take us back to where it all began: LeBron’s high school days. Coming from a small town in Cleveland, the 38-year-old embarked on what would become one of the most successful sports journeys in the world.
Peacock TV To Release Biopic On LeBron James, Drops Trailer
LeBron James’ childhood and high school days are all set to get translated onto the big screen. Peacock TV, the streaming service owned by NBCUniversal, has shot an exclusive feature film depicting James’ high school days at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron. The film will feature the story of James’ bond development with his high school friends, who eventually helped him become the person he is today. Moreover, the production dropped a small trailer/teaser of the upcoming biopic earlier today.
Meanwhile, Mookie Cook, a high school senior drafted in the McDonald’s All-American alongside James’ son Bronny, will essay the role of LeBron in the movie. Further, a Michigan Wolverines guard, Jett Howard, will play the role of Carmelo Anthony, James’ peer in his NBA draft. Apart from these, Wood Harris, Dermot Mulroney, and Caleb McLaughlin will also feature in the film. The biopic named “Shooting Stars,” derived from LeBron’s book of the same name, is directed by Chris Robinson. Lastly, the short film is all set to drop on June 2 on Peacock TV. Overall, the film promises to offer a fresh and engaging look at the life and career of arguably one of the greatest athletes of our time.
Casting Director Of LeBron’s Biopic Shares Inside Details
In the meantime, as the film gears up for the worldwide release, the casting director of the movie, Angela Boehm, shared inside details of the project with Natasha Dye of People Magazine. She said the team wanted to stay true to LeBron James’ original story and has tried not to alter the reality much. Further, they have ensured that the environment that James grew up in 20 years ago stayed the same, and hence, they filmed the movie in Akron, Cleveland itself, where it all began for the veteran.
On the other hand, the shooting of this film reportedly generated $25.5 million in revenue for the people of Akron. The project first announced back in 2018, delayed its filming due to the global pandemic. Now that everything is back to normalcy, the project produced by Maverick Carter, Terence Winter, and Rachel Winter will hit the screens in a couple of months.