By Adam S. Levy For Dailymail.com
Published: 06:53 GMT, 22 February 2019 | Updated: 06:54 GMT, 22 February 2019
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LeBron James' Space Jam 2 has been issued a release date by Warner Bros., with July 16, 2021 as the date it will make a splash into theaters.
A tweet from the 34-year-old NBA superstar's production company, SpringHill Entertainment, read: 'July 16, 2021 #SaveTheDate,' with emojis of a carrot, a camera and a basketball.
The sequel to the 1996 film that starred Michael Jordan will feature the Los Angeles Lakers' star in the lead role, Terence Nance in the director's chair and Ryan Coogler of Black Panther on to produce.
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Coming not-so-soon: LeBron James' Space Jam 2 has been issued a release date by Warner Bros., with July 16, 2021 as the date it will make a splash into theaters
James previously had lauded Coogler for his work on Black Panther, saying that he 'loved his vision' for the movie, and crediting him for helping solidify a black superhero character, which he said he didn't grow up with as a child.
'For Ryan to be able to bring that to kids, it's amazing,' the NBA
