He is a 5-star recruit ranked number 2 forward in the nation and has committed to play college ball for The University of Oregon.

McLaughlin is playing Dru Joyce III, one of James’ best friends and the son of their coach, Dru Joyce II, who is played by Wood Harris. Algee Smith will play Illya McGee. Avery Wills is cast as Willie McGee, another member of the friend group. Scoot Henderson will play Romeo Travis and Khalil Everage will play the team’s enforcer, Sian Cotton.

Dermot Mulroney is playing Coach Keith Dambrot. Natalie Paul is playing the mother of LeBron, Gloria. Katlyn Nichol has been cast as Savannah James, LeBron’s wife.

The project is being directed by Chris Robinson. The script was adapted from the book by Frank E. Flowers, Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier.

Rachel Winter is producing through Tangerine Pictures, with Terence Winter via Cold Front Productions. James is also producing with his SpringHill production company with Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson and Spencer Beighley.