Taking a stand is worth the risk. On Tuesday, the first trailer dropped for the film “National Champions”, starring Stephan James as a college football star who takes a stand against the NCAA and their refusal to pay athletes. READ MORE: Canada’s Stephan James Talks Rise To Fame, Representation In Hollywood: ‘I’m Living Out My Dreams’ In the film, James plays quarterback LeMarcus, who goes on TV to lead a boycott over the issue, pointing out that his teammate, played by Alexander Ludwig, is living in poverty, while their coach, played by J.K.
Simmons makes $5 million a year in salary. “I’ve been a diehard sports fan my entire life,” James tells People. “A part of me still believes one day I’ll go pro.
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