LaKeith Stanfield Cast as Dennis Rodman in 48 Hours in Vegas

LaKeith Stanfield has been cast to portray NBA legend Dennis Rodman in the upcoming Lionsgate film "48 Hours in Vegas," replacing Jonathan Majors in the lead role. The project, centered on Rodman's infamous two-day trip to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA Finals, marks a revival for the comedy after a nearly two-year hiatus.

The film draws from the real-life events of June 1998, when Rodman, then a forward for the Chicago Bulls, disappeared for 48 hours amid the team's pursuit of a second consecutive three-peat championship. With the Bulls on the brink of defeating the Utah Jazz in the Finals, Rodman traveled to Sin City for what he described as downtime, returning in time for Game 4. Directed by Rick Famuyiwa, known for episodes of "The Mandalorian" and "Ahsoka," the movie will follow Rodman's whirlwind adventures during that period. Famuyiwa is also rewriting the screenplay, building on an earlier draft by Jordan VanDina.

Production is led by Phil Lord, Chris Miller and Aditya Sood of Lord and Miller, with executive producers including Ari Lubet, Rodman himself and Lucy Kitada. Nikki Baida serves as coproducer, while Meredith Wieck and Pavan Kalidindi oversee the project for...