LeBron James is using his down time to star in a basketball comedy with comedian Kevin Hart, Deadline reported.
Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment are teaming up for the film, which Hart will write along with his scriptwriting team Joey Wells, Chris Spencer and Harry Ratchford.
"James has been looking to make his feature starring debut in this film for a couple of years, but it has taken time to get this project off the ground," Deadline reported.
The Miami Heat NBA player will take on the role of Hart's brother in the film. The upcoming comedy reportedly does not have a director signed on yet. Production is set to begin summer 2014, when the James has the time off.
"Hart is certainly dominant in the stand-up arena, but posting up against this screen sibling could be dangerous. Hart is under 5' 3" while James is a towering 6' 8." That kind of sibling size differential hasn't been seen since Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in another Universal comedy, Twins. They'll sign a director when Hart and his cohorts turn in the script," Deadline reported.
James isn't the only athlete who has pursued a career in the film industry. Here are five athletes who have become well-known actors (see above photos).
1. Chuck Norris
He is a martial arts master and the star of the hit series "Walker, Texas Rangers" from 1993-2001.
2. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Schwarzenegger is a former bodybuilder who turned action star. He's best know for his role in "The Terminator" series.
3. Dwanye "The Rock" Johnson
The Rock was a college football player before he decided to pursue a career in professional wrestling. He went on to star in "The Scorpion King", which propelled his acting career.
4. Michael Jordan
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5. Ronda Rousey
Rousey has made a name for herself as an Ultimate Fighter. She recently landed a role in "Fast & Furious 7", which has officially halted production due to the death of the series' lead Paul Walker.
