ESPN has decided to giveSpace Jam: A New Legacythe documentary treatment with the release of “The Bunny & The GOAT,” a special 30 for 30 episode about the epic game featuringLeBron Jamesand the Tune Squad. While the 30 for 30 documentary series usually focuses on real-world events that shaped the history of the sport, “The Bunny & The GOAT” is a funny parody of the format that doubles down as one of the best pieces of theSpace Jamsequel’salready great marketing campaign.
The special 30 for 30 episode features James himself talking about the game with the Tune Squad as a past event that he defines as “easily the biggest challenge of my career." By using the documentary format, the special episode also interviews some of the cast ofSpace Jam: A New Legacywhile they’re still in character. That includesDon Cheadle, who plays the evil algorithm Al G. Rhythm — well, “sinister”, as he doesn’t like being called “evil.”
By mixing animation and live-action, the 30 for 30 episode gives the spotlight to some of the animated cast ofSpace Jam: A New Legacyby allowing the Tunes to explain the obstacles the team had to face while trying to work together. From the tone of the interviews, James will have to deal with the egos of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, as well as the quirks of all the crazy members of the Looney Tunes.
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Space Jam: A New Legacywill take James to the virtual world after his son Dom (Cedric Joe) is kidnapped by a rogue A.I. (Cheadle). There, the basketball star will join forces with the Looney Tunes to decide the fate of his son in an epic game. The film’s voice cast includesJeff Bergman(Bugs Bunny, Sylvester, Foghorn Leghorn, and Fred Flintstone),Eric Bauza(Daffy Duck and Marvin the Martian),Zendaya(Lola Bunny),Bob Bergen(Porky Pig and Tweety),Jim Cummings(Tasmanian Devil),Gabriel Iglesias(Speedy Gonzales), andCandi Milo(Granny). They’ll be facing off against Goon Squad members played by professional basketball starsKlay Thompson,Anthony Davis,Damian Lillard,Diana Taurasi, andNneka Ogwumike.
Directed byMalcolm D. Lee,Space Jam: A New Legacypremieres in theaters and on HBO Max on July 16. Check out “The Bunny & The GOAT” below:
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