LaKeith Stanfield to Play Dennis Rodman in 48 HOURS IN VEGAS

Oscar-nominated actor LaKeith Stanfield ("Judas and the Black Messiah", "Get Out") has signed on to star as NBA legend Dennis Rodman in Lionsgate's upcoming biopic "48 Hours in Vegas". Stanfield replaces Jonathan Majors, who had to drop out of the role following his 2023 assault conviction. Rick Famuyiwa ("The Mandalorian", "Ahsoka") will direct from his own draft of a script previously penned by Jordan VanDina.

The film is a comedy inspired by the untold story of Rodman's legendary trip to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA Finals, just as the Rodman's Chicago Bulls are on the verge of completing their second consecutive threepeat championship in eight years.

Phil Lord & Chris Miller produce alongside Aditya Sood. Executive producers include Ari Lubet, Rodman and Lucy Kitada, with Nikki Baida serving as co-producer. Meredith Wieck and Pavan Kalidindi will oversee the project for Lionsgate, while Robert Melnik negotiated the deals on behalf of the studio.

Stanfield said the following in a statement: "I'm genuinely excited to help create an exhilarating, joyful work that both honors and thoughtfully examines the legacy of Rodman and fellow trailblazers. Those who moved to the beat of their own drum, undeterred by the obstacles placed before them, then and now."

Erin Westerman, president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group added: "Dennis Rodman is more than a basketball player, more than a personality—he's an entire cultural phenomenon. His bold style and physical presence, combined with an iconic persona, created a larger-than-life impact on and off the court. There'll never be another like him. LaKeith and the incredibly talented team on this film will bring the legend to life in this most extraordinarily unbelievable story."

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