What happens in Vegas…gets LaKeith Stanfield– a film starring if you Dennis Rodman.
Almost two years later Jonathan Majors was fell out of role And Lionsgate dropped out of the project, the studio is back in business, and Stanfield is set to play the former Chicago Bulls forward in Rick Famuyiwa-helmet film that Jordan VanDina co-written 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 takes viewers through two wild days in Sin City and Rodman's wild (possibly true) adventures.
“I am truly excited to help create a moving, joyful work that both honors and thoughtfully explores the legacy of Rodman and his fellow pioneers,” Stanfield said in a statement. “Those who moved to the beat of their own drum, oblivious to the obstacles facing them then and now.”
Erin Westerman, President Lionsgate Motion Picture Group stated: “Dennis Rodman More than a basketball player, more than a person, he is a cultural phenomenon. His bold style and physical presence, coupled with an iconic personality, had an irresistible influence on and off the court. There will never be anyone like him again. LaKeith and the incredibly talented team behind this film will bring a legend to life in this extremely incredible story.”
Produced by Phil Lord, Chris Miller and Aditya Sood, and executive produced by Ari Lubet, Dennis Rodman and Lucy Kitada. Nikki Bayda will serve as co-producer.
Meredith Wick and Pawan Kalidindi will oversee the project for Lionsgate. Robert Melnick negotiated on behalf of the studio.
Stanfield is repped 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.
