Dennis Rodman, renowned for his on-court excellence as well as his off-court eccentricities, has left an indelible mark on the basketball world. The NBA great’s larger-than-life personality and unmatched skills have cemented his status as a legend of the game.
Now, Dennis Rodman ventures into the world of cinema with his highly anticipated movie release. However, the project has encountered a significant setback following the release of Hollywood star Jonathan Majors’ latest film.
Details on Dennis Rodman’s feature 48 hours in Vegas
NBA legend Dennis Rodman’s highly anticipated movie, ’48 Hours in Vegas,’ has encountered a significant setback following the release of Hollywood star Jonathan Majors. This unfortunate turn of events comes just after Majors’ upcoming feature, ‘Magazine Dreams,’ was abruptly shelved, causing the actor to face termination from yet another project.
Jonathan Majors has been let go from the Dennis Rodman feature “48 Hours in Vegas” https://t.co/SByt9mA96R
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 12, 2024
Majors had been cast to portray the basketball player Rodman in the film, which was being developed under the working title of ’48 Hours in Vegas.’ However, the studio backing the project, Lionsgate, has now withdrawn its support, leaving producers Rodman, Phil Lord, and Chis Miller scrambling to find both a new home and a replacement actor.
This news broke shortly after reports emerged that ‘Magazine Dreams,’ led by Majors and produced by Searchlight Pictures, was also facing an uncertain fate. Owned by Disney, Searchlight Pictures promptly halted the film’s planned release following Majors’ recent conviction.
While there was initially hope for a potential delay, insiders now suggest that the movie may never see the light of day.
Why was Jonathan Majors released from the movie?
Dennis Rodman’s movie, “48 Hours in Vegas,” is facing a significant setback after the release of Hollywood star Jonathan Majors.
Majors was set to portray the controversial basketball player but has now been dropped from the film due to his recent assault conviction. The movie, which aims to chronicle Rodman’s infamous Las Vegas trip during the 1998 NBA finals, has further suffered as Lionsgate has also ended their involvement and handed the project back to the producers to find a new partner.
Alongside this setback, Majors is also facing repercussions from other major studios. Amazon has reportedly ceased discussions on their development project, “Da Understudy,” which was potentially going to be directed by Spike Lee. Additionally, Marvel Studios has dropped Majors from future projects following his conviction.
Majors was recently convicted of harassment and assault charges stemming from a domestic dispute with his former partner, Grace Jabbari. He is due to be sentenced soon and faces the possibility of jail time, although probation remains a potential alternative. Despite the outcome of the case, Majors has vehemently expressed disbelief in the verdict, questioning how such a decision could have been reached given the evidence presented during the trial.
As the producers of “48 Hours in Vegas” regroup to find a replacement for Jonathan Majors, the future of the film hangs in the balance. Only time will tell if they can overcome this setback and successfully bring Dennis Rodman’s captivating story to the big screen.
