Entertainment News'Stranger Things' Actor Caleb McLaughlin to Star in LeBron James Biopic 'Shooting...

‘Stranger Things’ Actor Caleb McLaughlin to Star in LeBron James Biopic ‘Shooting Stars’

Date:

Acclaimed ‘Stranger Things‘ actor Caleb McLaughlin has been cast to bring the life of LeBron James to the big screen in ‘Shooting Stars, an upcoming biopic about the iconic basketball star.

Caleb McLaughlin of the acclaimed Netflix series Stranger Things has been cast as a lead in the upcoming Peacock biopic on LeBron James.

McLaughlin is set to bring the character of Dru Joyce III, James’ closest confidant and son of his high school basketball coach in Akron, to live with her upcoming film titled Shooting Stars. James had often articulated his deep connection with his high school buddies and how their camaraderie stayed true even when they lost in a national tournament. However, at the end of high school, they won an invigorating title together, leaving lasting memories! Although details surrounding the biopic are still largely unknown, it has been rumored that this film will document James’ formative years of basketball and illustrate how his high school career shaped him into an iconic NBA player.

McLaughlin is a highly sought-after actor in Hollywood, having been cast for the lead role in Lee Daniels’ upcoming Netflix thriller Demon House and as part of an all-star powerhouse team alongside Benedict Cumberbatch and James McAvoy for Jeymes Samuel’s The Book of Clarence. Mark your calendars! Peacock’s highly-anticipated biopic on LeBron James debuts June 2.

More Project Casting Entertainment News:

Illinois Film Production Tax Incentives Boost Diversity

Illinois recently saw a huge film and television production boost due to its numerous tax incentives and diversity initiatives. These offerings have encouraged …

HBO’s ‘Barry’ Is Ending With Season Four

Prepare for the stunning conclusion of HBO’s beloved series ‘Barry,’ as season four will be its final installment. It’s been announced that HBO’s much-loved dar…

Patty Jenkins and Kevin Feige’s ‘Star Wars’ Films were Shelved at Lucasfilm

Patty Jenkins and Kevin Feige’s Revolutionary ‘Star Wars’ Projects Put on Hold by Lucasfilm Lucasfilm has sadly discontinued all Star Wars projects previously s…

spot_img
Megan Diane
Megan Dianehttps://www.projectcasting.com
Hi, I'm Megan Browne, the Head of Partnerships at Project Casting - a job board for the entertainment industry. As Head of Partnerships, I help businesses find the best talent for their influencer campaigns, photo shoots, and film productions. Creating these partnerships has enabled me to help businesses scale and reach their true potential. I'm excited to continue driving growth by connecting people with projects they're passionate about.

Share post:

Popular

spot_img

More like this
Related

How to Get Cast in a ‘Spider-Man’ Movie

The secret to making it to the silver screen,...

How to Get Cast on MTV’s ‘Catfish

Exploring new opportunities in showbiz can be both exciting...

How to Get Cast on HBO’s ‘True Detective’

Acquiring a dream role on HBO’s popular series, ‘True...

How to Get Cast on Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’

Have you ever fantasized about appearing on the widely...