'Slam dunking through roles': Jonathan Majors in early talks for Dennis Rodman biopic

Just about a year ago, the entertainment grapevine was buzzing with rumors that Jonathan Majors, recognized for his riveting performances in Marvel's 'Loki' and the upcoming 'Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania', was circling the role of infamous basketball star, Dennis Rodman in Lionsgate's '48 Hours in Vegas'.

A Slam Dunk in the Making?

In September 2022, reports began to swirl that Majors was in the early stages of negotiations for the role of Rodman, also known as "the Worm". The project is a highly-anticipated film focusing on Rodman's wild 48-hour stint in Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA finals. With a screenplay penned by Jordan VanDina, this Lionsgate film was won in a fiercely competitive auction in August 2022.

The movie is based on the wild story of Rodman's adventures with his assistant GM in the middle of the 1998 NBA Finals, a tale that sparked a massive buzz when it first occurred in the '90s. The narrative was thrust back into the spotlight after the hit Michael Jordan-Chicago Bulls documentary 'The Last Dance'.

Jonathan Majors - From Kang the Conqueror to Dennis the Worm

Majors' potential portrayal of Rodman was anticipated to be another feather in the actor's cap. In late 2022, Majors appeared as U.S. Navy fighter pilot Jesse Brown in the war epic 'Devotion' which premiered to rave reviews at the Toronto Film Festival. Furthermore, in 2023, he made his cinematic debut as Kang The Conqueror in Peyton Reed’s 'Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania'.

Not only this, Majors is also set to co-star in 'Creed III' as Adonis Creed’s ring nemesis in March 2023. His schedule was fully packed with intriguing projects, including 'Magazine Dreams' and 'The Man In My Basement', solidifying his status as a versatile actor in Hollywood.

Looking back, we see Majors' journey full of exciting roles, and his potential take on Rodman would undoubtedly have added an interesting twist to his impressive acting portfolio.

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