The just-concluded NBA All-Star Game attracted widespread attention from fans, and in the end, James won the game with a victory over Durant, and James won the All-Star Game for four consecutive years. Off the court, James' move was equally striking. A few days ago, the authoritative American entertainment media "Entertainment Weekly" released the exclusive content of the movie "Slam Dunk in the Air 2: New Legend" starring James. James was on the cover of the magazine, and he also posted stills on social media to promote the new film. The film will be released in North America on July 16 this year, which is also the expectation of many fans.
It is reported that in addition to James, the film's actors also include Don Chandel, who has played the role of "War Machine" in the Marvel Universe, and "Star Trek: Discovery" actress Soniaqua Martin Green, in addition, classic cartoon characters such as Bugs Bunny and Lola Rabbit will also return to the screen through the film.
The plot of the film revolves around the theme of glory and family affection, telling the story of the NBA star and son played by James being trapped in the digital space by artificial intelligence villains, and if James wants to take his son home safely, he needs to lead the "cartoon gang" led by Bugs Rabbit to win a basketball game. In the process, the relationship between the star and his son became more intimate.
James also expressed his views on the content and significance of this film. He commented on the team in the show: "Bugs Bunny may be the best team in history. He said: "The collaboration with Slam Dunk in the Air 2 is not just a story of me and Bugs Bunny together, the film will have something bigger." I want children to understand that as long as they don't give up on their dreams, they will feel empowered and they will become powerful. ”
In addition to the content of the film itself, the reason why James decided to star is equally curious. After all, when it comes to "Slam Dunk in the Air 2", people will definitely think of "Slam Dunk in the Air" starring Michael Jordan, which was released in 1996 and starred Warner animation stars Bugs Rabbit, Treer, Silly Big Cat, Big Coyote, etc. This film that perfectly combines live-action and animation has earned $230 million at the global box office. Viewers will inevitably compare James and Jordan. A few years ago, James also refused to star because he thought he was not ready to complete such a major work and wanted to focus on the game. James also said: "When I was younger, my idea was that 'Slam Dunk in the Air' was so good, how could I surpass it? People always think that LeBron is trying to imitate everything Jordan does. But as you get older, you know who you are and what you stand for. Indeed, after all these years of hard work, James has grown into an NBA superstar, coupled with the acclaim of the movie "The Wreckage of Life" that he has participated in before, which makes him more confident to take over "Slam Dunk in the Air 2", and he also hopes to carry forward the brand of "Slam Dunk in the Air" and let the films of this series continue to be classic.
During the filming of the film, James, as an athlete, did not abandon his main business, he was highly disciplined and insisted on training. Warner Bros. set up temporary living areas, training grounds and gyms on set, and James would get up at 3:30 a.m. to train for two hours, then go to the set to shoot, sometimes even until the early hours of the next day. It is worth mentioning that his acting skills have also been recognized by directors and professional actors, making this film one of the most anticipated films of the year. James has been involved in the film industry for decades, and before that, his biographical film "The Little Emperor of Basketball" recorded the story of him and his four childhood friends, overcoming many difficulties and eventually winning the National Basketball Championship in high school.
In addition to James, it is not uncommon for NBA stars to participate in the filming or production of movies, just as Jordan's "Slam Dunk in the Air" mentioned above is still a classic IP, and Bryant's "Dear Basketball" won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. On the one hand, they can make sports fans pay more attention to the movie and pay attention to the stories on and off the field with their influence; on the other hand, the film conveys a sportsmanship, perhaps a fighting spirit that never gives up, maybe the powerful force of teamwork, maybe the story about chasing dreams... The significance is not only a brilliant and dazzling record, but also an inspiring spiritual force.