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Why sports fans have gone nuts over this photo

Sports fans have gone into a frenzy after LeBron James uploaded a photo to his Instagram page – alluding to a sequel to the much-loved ‘Space Jam’.

Following years of rumours surrounding a remake of the 1996 classic featuring Michael Jordan, LeBron cryptically confirmed ‘Space Jam 2’ will be going ahead.

Much to the delight of these nostalgic fans:

Two months ago, basketball superstar LeBron James joined the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, he’s taking on Hollywood in a big way.

James’ production company, SpringHill Entertainment, tweeted the image of a locker room featuring the names of James, “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler as the producer and Bugs Bunny himself as point guard.

“I loved his vision for Black Panther,” James said of Coogler to The Hollywood Reporter.

The photo LeBron James uploaded to social media to announce a Space Jame 2 remake. Pic: LeBron James
The photo LeBron James uploaded to social media to announce a Space Jame 2 remake. Pic: LeBron James

The original film featured the Looney Tunes characters – Bugs, Daffy Duck and friends – who recruit Jordan to help them win a basketball game against the Monstars, a team of animated alien villains who steal the talents of other NBA icons.

‘Space Jam 2’ has long been rumoured, but the recent tweet made it clear the project is a go.

This is not the first time that James, who signed with the Lakers in July, has dipped his toe into the acting world, but this would be his first starring role.

“The Space Jam collaboration is so much more than just me and the Looney Tunes getting together and doing this movie,” James told The Hollywood Reporter.

“It’s so much bigger. I’d just love for kids to understand how empowered they can feel and how empowered they can be if they don’t just give up on their dreams. And I think Ryan did that for a lot of people.”

with AFP.