Curiosities of “Space Jam: A New Era” before its premiere

Space Jam 2: A New Era has a similar premise to that of the original film: a basketball game between the Looney Tunes and a world figure of that sport against strange beings who have special abilities. In this case Michael Jordan’s replacement will be talented Los Angeles Lakers player LeBron James. The sequel has already presented a trailer that shows all the humor that awaits viewers of this film that will be released on July 15.

It has not yet reached theaters, but the advancement of the film allows us to highlight some curiosities that are added to an old list of products from the first installment of the series. Space Jam and the Looney Tunes are more alive than ever! A new generation will be able to enjoy this classic reverted for these times and with new figures.

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5. The protagonist

The multi-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan, is replaced by another talented basketball winner: LeBron Jamesby the Los Angeles Lakers. The new protagonist must join the Looney Tunes in a game of basketball against digital versions of the Goon Squad to recover his son kidnapped by AI G.

4. The villains

The Goon Squad is a powerful team of digital villains with skills worthy of the biggest stars in basketball. They are personified by professional players of the NBA Y WNBA. Nneka Ogwumike es Arachnekka, Damian Lillard es Chronos, Anthony Davis es The Brow, Klay Thompson es Wet Fire y Diana Taurasi es White Mamba.

3. Website

A curious fact about the brand Space Jam is that the website of the film remained online and unchanged from the nineties to the present. Now, on the occasion of the sequel, the page has been modified. But for many years one could visit the original site of the movie starring Jordan and the Looney Tunes.

2. The original sequel?

Michael Jordan He did not want to sign for a sequel to the original film, so the producers had the idea to find another figure for the second part. The chosen one was the martial artist Jackie Chan and the movie would be called Spy Jam. Finally the plans could not be materialized and the second entry of the cartoons in the cinema was the little remembered Back in Action.

1. Lola Bunny

This character was created especially for the original installment of Space Jam. Since then, he has won the hearts of the followers of the Looney Tunes. In this case it will be interpreted by zendaya and his impersonation has already generated controversy among fans. The same happens in Spain where the singer Lola Indigo will lend her voice to the character and some followers showed their displeasure with that decision.