The SpringHill Company, the banner run by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, has signed a first-look deal with Universal Pictures.
The pact, which has a four-year term, comes as the two entities already have three projects in development. Those include Untitled LeBron James Project, which is based on the book Shooting Stars by James and Buzz Bissinger andothereventsinJames’ life; New Kid, based on the first graphic novel ever to win the Newbery Medal, by Jerry Craft; andCatch the Wave, based on an original pitch by Ali Kinney. “LeBron, Maverick and the team at SpringHill are content creators with a purpose, and we’re excited to partner with filmmakers who challenge us to tell stories that move culture forward,” said Universal Filmed.
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