'The Fast & Furious 6' and 'Star Trek Beyond' helmer Justin Lin is co-writing 'Space Jam 2' with Andrew Dodge and Alfredo Botello.
According to sources, the 44-year-old film-maker is looking to direct and produce via his Perfect Storm Entertainment and he will be thoroughly involved in the creative development of the project, reports the Hollywood Reporter.
The WME-repped Cleveland Cavaliers forward, who recently appeared in Amy Schumer comedy Trainwreck, will star in the sequel.
Rumours of a follow-up to the live-action, animated 1996 hit have been circulating for years but picked up steam in July when James and his company SpringHill Entertainment signed a deal with Warner Bros.
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