Judd Apatow's movie "Trainwreck" has an interesting cast lined up, that includes Miami Heat star, LeBron James, Method Man, Bill Hader, Brie Larson, Colin Quinn, Vanessa Bayer, Tilda Swinton, Mike Birbiglia, and former WWE Champion, John Cena. There is no word on what the plot of the film. Comedienne-actress Amy Schumer, who wrote the screenplay, will also star in the movie, which will be distributed by Universal.
Apatow is directing Trainwreck, as well as producing via his Universal-based Apatow Productions alongside Barry Mendel, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The comedy is set for release July 24, 2015.
It's not even 24 hours after James and the Miami Heat destroyed the Brooklyn Nets in the first game of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, but news has come out that James has inked a deal to have a role in Apatow's upcoming film, Trainwreck, according to Deadline. James is actually already in business with Universal, as they recently acquired rights to a make a film based on the high-school years of the Miami Heat star. The project is based on a pitch by Frank E. Flowers, with Terence Winter and Rachel Winter attached to produce with James and manager, Maverick Carter, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
This isn't the first time that a huge basketball star has been in a movie. For anyone who was alive in the 90s, Michael Jordan starred in the hit film, "Space Jam."
James, who has won two NBA championships and four NBA Most Valuable Player Awards, was also the subject of the 2008 documentary film "More Than a Game." However, this could be the first time that the basketball player acts. Do you think "Trainwreck" will be a score for James or as titled, a trainwreck?
Method Man has recently wrapped the indie movie "The Cobbler" also starring comedian Adam Sandler. His past credits include "The Sitter" and "How High."