Peacock has dropped the full Shooting Stars trailer for Universal Pictures' coming-of-age drama revolving around LeBron James' teenage years.
trailer for Universal Pictures’ coming-of-age drama about the story of how NBA superstar LeBron James and his childhood friends became the top high school basketball team in the country.
The video features newcomer Marquis Cook and Stranger Things’ Caleb McLaughlin as they portray young talented boys who are determined to change the game of basketball together. The film will be available for streaming on June 2.Shooting Stars is based on James and Pulitzer Prize winner Buzz Bissinger’s novel of the same name. The film will feature the acting debut of five-star high school small forward Marquis “Mookie” Cook as a young LeBron James.
“Shooting Stars is set in the 1990s, where a young LeBron James and his three best friends — Lil Dru, Willie McGee, and Sian Cotton —declare themselves the ‘Fab Four,’ after the famed Michigan Wolverines’ ‘Fab Five’ of that era. From the moment we meet them, we realize this group of friends, under the guidance of coach Dru Joyce, is connected by more than basketball.
“With their new coach, a disgraced former college coach seeking redemption of his own, the boys, along with former rival and new teammate Romeo Travis, will face battles not only on the court but in real life, in their quest to become national champs, and will rediscover that what matters most about the game is the people playing beside you.”
The film is directed by Emmy nominee Chris Robinson from a screenplay written by Frank E. Flowers, Tony Rettenmaier, and Juel Taylor. It is produced by James, Oscar nominee Rachel Winter, Spencer Beighley, Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, and Terence Winter. The film is executive produced by Gretel Twombly.Maggie Dela Paz has been writing about the movie and TV industry for more than four years now.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lakers’ LeBron James unfazed by 3-point shooting slumpThe Lakers star is shooting 51.4%, but he’s missed all 10 of his shots from behind the arc as the Denver Nuggets have taken a 2-0 series lead.
Read more »
Bryce James, Lebron James’ youngest son, leaving Sierra Canyon: reportBryce James, the youngest son of LeBron James, will reportedly transfer to Campbell Hall.
Read more »
Bronny James Signs USC Letter Of Intent, LeBron Sheds A TearBronny James has officially signed his letter of intent to play for USC ... and LeBron couldn't be happier.
Read more »
Damian Lillard believes Victor Wembanyama hype is disrespecting LeBron JamesAmid the Victor Wembanyama hype this draft season, Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard wants people to put some more respect on LeBron James.
Read more »
LeBron James stuns NBA world as he loses ball on breakaway dunk attemptLeBron James stunned the NBA world on Thursday night when he lost the ball as he went up for a dunk. Luckily for the Lakers, they were still leading the game.
Read more »
Mistakes from LeBron James and Anthony Davis doom Lakers in Game 2 lossLeBron James misses critical three-pointers in the fourth quarter and Anthony Davis fades in a 108-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 2.
Read more »