LeBron 'Extremely Nervous' about Living Up to Jordan in Space Jam Sequel

Cast members Lebron James, Don Cheadle, Ceyair Wright, Harper Alexander, Sonequa Martin-Green, Director Malcolm D. Lee and singer John Legend pose as they attend the premiere for the film Space Jam: A New Legacy in Los Angeles, California, U.S. July 12, 2021. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Cast members Lebron James, Don Cheadle, Ceyair Wright, Harper Alexander, Sonequa Martin-Green, Director Malcolm D. Lee and singer John Legend pose as they attend the premiere for the film Space Jam: A New Legacy in Los Angeles, California, U.S. July 12, 2021. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
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LeBron 'Extremely Nervous' about Living Up to Jordan in Space Jam Sequel

Cast members Lebron James, Don Cheadle, Ceyair Wright, Harper Alexander, Sonequa Martin-Green, Director Malcolm D. Lee and singer John Legend pose as they attend the premiere for the film Space Jam: A New Legacy in Los Angeles, California, U.S. July 12, 2021. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Cast members Lebron James, Don Cheadle, Ceyair Wright, Harper Alexander, Sonequa Martin-Green, Director Malcolm D. Lee and singer John Legend pose as they attend the premiere for the film Space Jam: A New Legacy in Los Angeles, California, U.S. July 12, 2021. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

It's been 25 years since basketball legend Michael Jordan walked off the court into his own movie in 'Space Jam'.

Now, the ball has been lobbed to LeBron James, who like Jordan, enters the world of the Loony Tunes alongside cartoon icons Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, Reuters reported.

'Space Jam: A New Legacy' premiered on Monday at the L.A. Live entertainment complex in downtown Los Angeles, where James spoke to reporters about stepping into Jordan's sneakers.

"I was extremely nervous to even redo this film," he said.

"But I put my heart into it, I put my looniness into it obviously with the Tunes and committed to it. I'm excited for what people are actually going to see."

The purple carpet was filled with celebrities, from Zendaya, who voices Lola Bunny, and Don Cheadle, who plays villain Al G.

Rhythm, to John Legend and G-Eazy, who have tracks on the film's score.

Basketball stars Klay Thompson and Anthony Davis also attended the premiere.

More family-orientated than the original 'Space Jam', this sequel sees James try to rescue his son Dom (Cedric Joe) by winning a basketball game with Bugs Bunny, voiced by Jeff Bergman.

When asked how this differed from the first film, Sonequa Martin-Green, who co-stars as James' wife, said she had grown up with that movie.

"I think that film was very important and necessary for that time and so I'm hoping that this film does the same thing," she said. "I hope it brings people together because I think it has everything it needs to be a new classic."

James was also conscious of the legacy of this release, adding: "I hope I continue to make Michael proud. He's someone I looked up to as a kid and hopefully this is another step in that direction."

'Space Jam: A New Legacy' is released in cinemas and streams on HBO Max from Friday.



Prince Harry, Meghan and Netflix Extend Partnership for Streaming Programs

In this Jan. 7, 2020, file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex leave Canada House in London. (AP)
In this Jan. 7, 2020, file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex leave Canada House in London. (AP)
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Prince Harry, Meghan and Netflix Extend Partnership for Streaming Programs

In this Jan. 7, 2020, file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex leave Canada House in London. (AP)
In this Jan. 7, 2020, file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex leave Canada House in London. (AP)

Prince Harry and Meghan have extended their partnership with Netflix and their media company, Archewell Productions, with a multiyear, first-look deal, the couple announced Monday.

Archewell began collaborating with the streaming giant in 2020 and have produced a handful of documentary content, including the popular “Harry & Meghan.” The Duchess of Sussex also developed a lifestyle brand, As Ever, in partnership with Netflix.

The collaboration has also produced the documentary series' “Polo,” “Heart of Invictus” and “Live to Lead.”

“My husband and I feel inspired by our partners who work closely with us and our Archewell Productions team to create thoughtful content across genres that resonates globally, and celebrates our shared vision,” Meghan said in a statement.

The couple and Netflix also announced upcoming collaborations, including a second season of, “With Love, Meghan,” a lifestyle and cooking show starring the duchess. The show will also receive a special holiday episode in December.

The show is Netflix's most-watched culinary show since its March release, according to the company. It ranked low compared to other releases in the first half of this year, with 5.3 million views, according to Netflix's semiannual report.

“Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within,” a documentary short film that centers on a small orphanage in Uganda’s Masaka region, is also set to release this year. Archewell is also in production with Netflix on a feature adaptation of Carley Fortune's novel “Meet Me at the Lake.” The drama “follows a decade-spanning love story that begins with a chance encounter and a broken promise,” the statement read.

“Harry and Meghan are influential voices whose stories resonate with audiences everywhere. The response to their work speaks for itself,” Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s chief content officer, said in a statement.

Their extended deal with Netflix is the latest in the couple's yearslong effort to develop business ventures in the United States. They had also penned a multiyear deal with Spotify in 2020 and produced a podcast, “ Archetypes, ” but cut ties with the company in 2023.

The couple have been detangling their lives from the British royal family and are living in California with their two young children.