What happens in Vegas… gets a LaKeith Stanfield-starring movie, if you’re Dennis Rodman.
Nearly two years after Jonathan Majors was dropped from the role and Lionsgate exited the project, the studio is back on board with Stanfield set to play the former Chicago Bulls forward in the Rick Famuyiwa-helmed film, which Jordan VanDina co-wrote with the director.
Inspired by the untold story of Rodman’s legendary trip to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA Finals, 48 Hours in Vegas will take audiences through two whirlwind days in Sin City and Rodman’s madcap (possibly true) adventures.
“I’m genuinely excited to help create an exhilarating, joyful work that both honors and thoughtfully examines the legacy of Rodman and fellow trailblazers,” said Stanfield in a statement. “Those who moved to the beat of their own drum, undeterred by the obstacles placed before them, then and now.”
Erin Westerman, president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said, “Dennis Rodman is more than a basketball player, more than a personality—he’s an entire cultural phenomenon. His bold style and physical presence, combined with an iconic persona, created a larger-than-life impact on and off the court. There’ll never be another like him. LaKeith and the incredibly talented team on this film will bring the legend to life in this most extraordinarily unbelievable story.”
Produced by Lord Miller’s Phil Lord, Chris Miller and Aditya Sood, executive producers include Ari Lubet, Dennis Rodman and Lucy Kitada will executive produce. Nikki Baida will co-produce.
Meredith Wieck and Pavan Kalidindi will oversee for Lionsgate. Robert Melnik negotiated the deals on behalf of the studio.
Stanfield is represented by CAA, Stark Management and Ginsburg Daniels Kallis. Famuyiwa is repped by WME, Oasis Media Group and Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dang.
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