'Space Jam 2′ Moving Forward — Will LeBron James Star?

Update: Sources close to LeBron James say he is not involved. They even suggest that Space Jam 2 is not happening, but Deadline is a trustworthy source so odds are that it still is, even if LeBron isn't.

I know. It sounds like a hoax, or an early April Fools thing. But no, it's real. They're doing Space Jam 2 — and LeBron James is starring, as soon as he gets over last night's broken nose. I'd always thought the first Space Jam was an epic flop, but

A sequel to the 1996 live-action-and-animated blockbuster Space Jam is currently in development, with the reigning king of the NBA as the No. 1 choice to head up the Tune Squad, E! News confirmed Friday. And we believe LeBron can fly! Space Jam 2 is 

On opening weekend, it was against the 2nd week of the Mel Gibson-starring Ransom and the tracking was such that it looked like Space Jam would be run over, but to everyone's surprise — lifted strongly by family Saturday 

Update: Sources close to LeBron James say he is not involved. They even suggest that Space Jam 2 is not happening, but Deadline is a trustworthy source so odds are that it still is, even if LeBron isn't.