Warner Bros. Acquires 'With the 8th Pick?' Kobe Bryant 1996 Draft Day Biopic from 'King Richard' Producers
Warner Bros. Pictures has acquired a spec screenplay for a biopic centered on Kobe Bryant's 1996 NBA draft day, which culminated in his trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. The tentative title of the film is "With the 8th Pick?" The project is being developed by the producers behind "King Richard," the film that earned Will Smith an Oscar. The screenplay details the dramatic and pivotal moments of Bryant's draft night, highlighting the events that led to his arrival at the Lakers. The announcement coincides with the celebration of what would have been Kobe Bryant's 47th birthday.
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Selon le média américain Deadline, un film sur la draft de Kobe Bryant en 1996 - « With the 8th pick » - est en projet dans les studios de Warner Bros avec les producteurs du film King Richard qui avait valu un Oscar à Will Smith. ➡️ https://t.co/8CEN6sIrTu https://t.co/0gpU2lPZ2q
Complex Sports Happy Heavenly 47th Birthday to Kobe Bryant 🐍💜💛 From his fearless mindset to his deep love for the game, Kobe’s Mamba Mentality will continue to live on and inspire ♾️ https://t.co/effCIHWJee
Awful Announcing Report: ‘Warner Bros. Pictures has acquired a spec script’ for Kobe Bryant movie https://t.co/ZWVBx71UjM
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