JUST weeks after his US$154 million move to the Los Angeles Lakers was announced, LeBron James is making his presence in Hollywood known. The NBA star and his SpringHill Entertainment banner has sold a comedy pitch from writer Steve Mallory to Brian Robbins’ Paramount Players. James would produce with his SpringHill partner Maverick Carter. Jamal Henderson and Spencer Beighley will oversee the project for SpringHill, while Ali Bell and Gabby Canton are overseeing for the studio. In addition to producing, James, who played himself in Amy Schumer’s “Trainwreck,” is in early talks to also star in the untitled feature. The plot is being kept under wraps. James is attached to other projects, including a “Space Jam” sequel. Mallory previously worked with Melissa McCarthy, writing “The Boss” and the upcoming New Line action comedy “Super Intelligence.”(SD-Agencies) |