LaKeith Stanfield to Portray Dennis Rodman in '48 Hours in Vegas'

LaKeith Stanfield is set to play NBA legend Dennis Rodman in Lionsgate's '48 Hours in Vegas.' Directed by Rick Famuyiwa, the film explores Rodman's legendary Las Vegas trip during the 1998 NBA Finals. Stanfield calls the project an exhilarating tribute to Rodman's enduring cultural impact.

Actor LaKeith Stanfield will step into the shoes of NBA legend Dennis Rodman in the upcoming Lionsgate film '48 Hours in Vegas.' Directed by Rick Famuyiwa, who co-wrote the script with Jordan VanDina, the movie is based on Rodman's iconic trip to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA Finals.

Stanfield expressed his excitement about the role, saying he aims to create an exhilarating tribute to Rodman and other cultural trailblazers. Known for movies like 'Atlanta' and 'Knives Out,' Stanfield will bring his unique flair to the project, backed by producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller.

Erin Westerman, president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, emphasized Rodman's larger-than-life impact. 'Dennis Rodman is more than a basketball player—he's a cultural phenomenon. LaKeith and the film's talented team aim to capture that magic in this extraordinary story,' she stated.

(With inputs from agencies.)