Mark Wahlberg, LeBron James Join Forces For 'Ballers'

The film was originally going to star Kevin Hart.

By Lucy O'Brien

Mark Wahlberg is joining NBA star LeBron James to star in the fantasy basketball camp comedy 'Ballers'.

Wahlberg revealed that he is in talks for a role in the comedy on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (via Variety). “[James] and I are talking about doing a movie together,” the actor said. “It’s actually a great idea. It’s based around the fantasy league, so these guys get to go to one of these fantasy camps, and me and LeBron have a situation.”

Universal and Imagine Entertainment's comedy was originally going to co-star Kevin Hart, though Hart is no longer attached to the project. Entourage creator Doug Ellin is now on board to write the script.

Lucy O'Brien is an editor at IGN’s Sydney office. Follow her ramblings on Twitter.

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