Space Jam: A New Legacy

LeBron James plays basketball with Looney Tunes

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About Space Jam: A New Legacy

Released: 2021

Platform: Netflix

Rating: PG

Run time: 1h 55m

Cast
LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Khris Davis, Sonequa Martin-Green, Cedric Joe, Jeff Bergman, Eric Bauza, Zendaya

Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)

About Space Jam: A New Legacy

Space Jam: A New Legacy, directed by Malcolm D. Lee and released in 2021, is a combination of live-action, animation and CGI. The film serves as a sequel to the 1996 film Space Jam and stars NBA superstar LeBron James. Jammed in a digital space by a rogue AI, LeBron must get them home safe by leading the Looney Tunes, including Bugs Bunny, Lola Bunny and many others, to victory over the AI’s digitized champions on the court.

Making / Production

The film's production involved an extensive mix of graphics and live action, with animation work carried out by digital artist studios around the globe. James's basketball skills were highlighted in the film with the help of advanced CGI techniques. Ryan Coogler and Maverick Carter conceived the idea along with Justin Lin.

Actors

  • LeBron James - Playing a fictionalized version of himself, James offers an entertaining performance playing basketball and interacting with the Looney Tunes.
  • Don Cheadle - Playing the rogue AI Al-G Rhythm, Cheadle provides a captivating antagonist.
  • Zendaya - Voicing the character of Lola Bunny, Zendaya brings modern nuances to the character.
  • Khris Davis - Davis plays Malik, LeBron's trustworthy and supportive friend.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The movie is a sequel to the original Space Jam, which featured another NBA legend, Michael Jordan.
  • Besides basketball players, several other sports personalities too made cameos in the movie.
  • In the movie, we see versions of Batman, Robin, King Kong, the Iron Giant, and the Flintstones as spectators during the game.

Quotes

  • "You gotta win this game and get our son back." – LeBron James
  • "Basketball camp is next weekend. You have amazing potential on the court, and I can help you get there." – LeBron James
  • "Just because I look like an optical illusion doesn’t mean that I am one." – Lola Bunny

Music, Soundtrack

  • "We Win (Space Jam: A New Legacy)" by Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin
  • "Control The World" by 24kGoldn ft. Lil Wayne
  • "See Me Fly" by Chance the Rapper ft. John Legend & Symba