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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Obviously, post-career' - LeBron James shares his prospect for acting in Hollywood after NBA retirement
Image credit: LeBron James/Instagram LeBron James may not be having any plans of retiring from the NBA in the upcoming season but he has definitely given something to the Hollywood filmmakers to sit up and take notice if they are looking for an actor like him. The Los Angeles Lakers star has said he is open to acting after he is done with playing basketball and would like to explore characters which he finds appropriate. LeBron James won't mind doing some acting LeBron James has a production company of his own and has also featured in a few films like Trainwreck and Space Jam: A New Legacy. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, LeBron James said, "I think that all will boil down to the creative writing and to the role. If the role is appropriate and I feel like I can nail it, then I wouldn't mind doing that at all.' Making it clear that he would take up acting only after retirement, he added, "But, yeah, I would love to explore, and if the scripts start to roll in and there's an opportunity for me to do some acting and I have the time — obviously, post-career — I don't mind looking at it and seeing if I can make it happen, for sure." LeBron played a version of himself, which he says was his 'typical self' when he played Bill Hader's best friend in Trainwreck. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo 'I feel like I could turn and be someone else that's not LeBron James,' he said. LeBron had ventured into film production with his company, SpringHill Company, which has merged with Fulwell 73 to form Fulfull Entertainment. He doesn't want to make any changes to how the company has been working. Meanwhile, LeBron James recently turned down all speculations about his retirement. He told ESPN, 'I have not given it a specific timetable, date. I am seeing how my body and family reacts too.' Also Read: Will LeBron James return for next season? Los Angeles Lakers legend finally has an answer Offseason started early for James when the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA playoffs. He is currently utilising all his time to rest and recover from his knee injury and has revealed that he is trying to be as fit as possible before the training sessions begin in September.
Wales Online
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
LeBron James open to acting career after NBA retirement
LeBron James open to acting career after NBA retirement "I think that all will boil down to the creative writing and to the role" Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. (Image: Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images ) LeBron James is open to a career in acting. The 40-year-old basketball icon - who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA - played a "version" of himself in 2015's Trainwreck and 2021's Space Jam: A New Legacy, as well as lending his voice to the likes of The Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Asked if he'd be interested in exploring roles playing other characters, he told The Hollywood Reporter: "I think that all will boil down to the creative writing and to the role. "If the role is appropriate and I feel like I can nail it, then I wouldn't mind doing that at all. I feel like I could turn and be someone else that's not LeBron James. "In Trainwreck, my name was not LeBron James. But it was a version of me, my typical self, [just] playing Bill Hader's best friend during that movie." LeBron noted that any Hollywood ambitions would have to wait until after he retires from basketball, but he's not rulling it out. Article continues below He added: "But, yeah, I would love to explore, and if the scripts start to roll in and there's an opportunity for me to do some acting and I have the time - obviously, post-career - I don't mind looking at it and seeing if I can make it happen, for sure." In recent years, LeBron has made moves in the movie production world through his own SpringHill Company, which recently merged with Fulwell 73 to create Fulfull Entertainment. The athlete and businessman insisted there isn't someone he's looking to base himself on in Hollywood. He said: "No, I don't have a blueprint of someone I want to be like in industry. I want to continue to do what we've been doing, and I want to continue to keep storytelling at the forefront of everything that we do, "I think storytelling is the most incredible thing we can do, not only for ourselves, but for our fanbase and for our families. "People can actually be in their households and watch certain documentaries or watch certain movies or listen to podcasts - storytelling really brings people together." Article continues below He claimed rather than a set plan or timeframe, he wants the company "just continue doing" what they're doing. He explained: "I've known I've always wanted to do that since I was younger, and I will continue to do that beyond my playing days."
Perth Now
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
LeBron James open to acting career after NBA retirement
LeBron James is open to a career in acting. The 40-year-old basketball icon - who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA - played a "version" of himself in 2015's Trainwreck and 2021's Space Jam: A New Legacy, as well as lending his voice to the likes of The Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Asked if he'd be interested in exploring roles playing other characters, he told The Hollywood Reporter: "I think that all will boil down to the creative writing and to the role. "If the role is appropriate and I feel like I can nail it, then I wouldn't mind doing that at all. I feel like I could turn and be someone else that's not LeBron James. "In Trainwreck, my name was not LeBron James. But it was a version of me, my typical self, [just] playing Bill Hader's best friend during that movie." LeBron noted that any Hollywood ambitions would have to wait until after he retires from basketball, but he's not rulling it out. He added: "But, yeah, I would love to explore, and if the scripts start to roll in and there's an opportunity for me to do some acting and I have the time — obviously, post-career — I don't mind looking at it and seeing if I can make it happen, for sure." In recent years, LeBron has made moves in the movie production world through his own SpringHill Company, which recently merged with Fulwell 73 to create Fulfull Entertainment. The athlete and businessman insisted there isn't someone he's looking to base himself on in Hollywood. He said: "No, I don't have a blueprint of someone I want to be like in industry. I want to continue to do what we've been doing, and I want to continue to keep storytelling at the forefront of everything that we do, "I think storytelling is the most incredible thing we can do, not only for ourselves, but for our fanbase and for our families. "People can actually be in their households and watch certain documentaries or watch certain movies or listen to podcasts — storytelling really brings people together." He claimed rather than a set plan or timeframe, he wants the company "just continue doing" what they're doing. He explained: "I've known I've always wanted to do that since I was younger, and I will continue to do that beyond my playing days."
