WEB Shooting Stars Director on Filming in Akron and 18-Month Hunt for LeBron James
Exclusive Interview with Chris Robinson
Article Published: April 20, 2022 at 03:06 PM EDT
WE tv's Shooting Stars, a LeBron James biopic currently filming in Cleveland and Akron, has finally found its star.
Shooting Stars will chronicle James' high school years in Akron, Ohio, and his rise to basketball stardom. Director Chris Robinson sat down with us to discuss the film's development, the challenges of finding the perfect actor to play LeBron, and the importance of filming in the city where James grew up.
"We wanted to be diligent in our search for the right actor to play LeBron," Robinson said. "He's such an iconic figure, and we needed someone who could capture his essence both on and off the court. We met with hundreds of young actors, but it wasn't until we met [the actor's name] that we knew we had found our guy."
Robinson also spoke about the importance of filming in Akron, the city where James grew up and where the film's story takes place.
"Akron is such a special place," Robinson said. "It's where LeBron's journey began, and it's where the heart of our story lies. We wanted to capture the authenticity of the city and its people, and we couldn't have done that anywhere else."
Shooting Stars is set to premiere on WE tv later this year.
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