28 years after the firstHouse Partymovie hit theaters, New Line is returning to the franchise with a newHouse Partymovie from NBA superstarLeBron James. While no director is attached at this time, LeBron James will produce with his SpringHill Entertainment partner, Maverick Carter, with the duo settingAtlantawriters Stephen Glover and Jamal Olori to write the screenplay. Here’s what LeBron James had to say in a statement, stressing that this project is not a full reboot.
“This is definitely not a reboot. It’s an entirely new look for aclassic movie. Everyone I grew up with lovedHouse Party. To partner with this creative team to bring a newHouse Partyto a new generation is unbelievable.”
Noplot detailshave surfaced at this time, but LeBron James' producing partner Maverick Carter did hint that there could be quite the star-studded soundtrack, stating that, “we’re trying out some ideas for musicians to be cast in and to be a part of the project”. He also added that, as of now, there are no plans for LeBron James to appear in an on-camera role, although it does remain a possibility. The basketball star has been in high demand after his performance in the Universal comedyTrainwreck. Here’s what Maverick Carter had to say about the possibility of a LeBron James cameo.
“There’s no plan for it now, but he’s a fantastic actor, and if he wants a role, Stephen will find a great role to put him in.”
One possibility for the soundtrack could be LeBron James' close friend Drake, who is collaborating with SpringHill Entertainment on a Netflix crime drama entitledTop Boyand a documentary on NBA legend Vince Carter entitledThe Carter Effect. This is also said to be the first narrative movie project from SpringHill Entertainment, and not the highly-anticipatedSpace Jam 2, which isnot ready yet, with Carter stating that the project is, “a ways off.” SpringHill’s current slate includes a Netflix limited series about entrepreneur/activist Madam C.J. Walker, with Oscar winning actress Octavia Spencer starring an executive producing. They are also producing the Starz’s docuseriesWarriors of Liberty City, centering on a Florida youth football team that has produced more than 40 NFL players, along with the hit NBC seriesThe Wall, which just wrapped its second season.
LeBron James made headlines back in the fall when he dressed up as the iconicITvillainPennywisefor Halloween. TheHouse Partymovies starred the rap duo Kid N Play, with the first movie also starring Martin Lawrence and Tisha-Campbell-Martin, two years before their hit seriesMartinwould debut. The movie would end up spawning the 1991 sequelHouse Party 2and 1994’sHouse Party 3, along with straight-to-video sequels such as 2011’sHouse Party 4: Down to the Last Minuteand 2013’sHouse Party: Tonight’s the Night.The Hollywood Reporterbroke the news on thisHouse Partyproject earlier today.
