Kyrie Irvingis headed back to the big screen!
The 26-year-old Boston Celtics player, who recently starred in the basketball comedyUncle Drew, announced on Monday that he would be starring in an upcoming, untitled horror film about a haunted Oklahoma hotel,Varietyreported.
Unlike his previous film, however, Irving will be executive producing the movie — a first for his career.
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“Having had my own interesting experiences at the Skirvin Hotel, I connected with this idea immediately,” Irving toldVariety. “To work with Brian Grazer is a dream come true, and I’m excited to bring this project to life with the Imagine Entertainment team.”
The hauntings reportedly began in the 1930s after the owner of the hotel had an affair with a chambermaid, who eventually died, according to the outlet.
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This will be the second film that Irving has starred in. In 2018, he played the role of Uncle Drew in the self-titled comedy, which also featured former NBA/WNBA playersShaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, andLisa Leslie, as well as current professional player Nate Robinson.
At the movie’s New York premiere in June, Irving toldThe Hollywood Reporterthat his first time in front of cameras was a “learning experience,” but he looked forward to future opportunities behind the lens to “socially empower the people around me.”
“It was a learning experience: How to walk on a set, remember your lines, prepare every single day, how to deliver a scene, a lot of newness,” Irvingsaid to the outlet. “I took it head-on and enjoyed it 100 percent.”
Irving joins a number of NBA stars who have already launched their own production companies and/or held a producing title, includingLeBron James,Steph Curry,Kevin Durant,and retired playerKobe Bryant.
source: people.com
