Ice Cube Contemplates Creating a Big3 Movie

Even while engaged in the voice-over role of Superfly for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Ice Cube hasn’t lost sight of a long-held career aspiration. Known for founding the Big3 basketball league in 2017, the actor introduced an innovative way to play the traditional sport, featuring smaller teams and slightly tweaked rules. In a recent conversation with FilmSweep’s Perri Nemiroff, when quizzed about the quintessential scene that should be included in a movie depicting the league’s inception, Ice Cube responded with a poignant reflection, mentioning a departed basketball legend:

The moment I decided to proceed with the Big3 was when Kobe Bryant scored 60 points in his farewell game. But I wasn’t there. I was overwhelmed with regret and sadness. I broke down crying. That part is non-negotiable for the film. I wasn’t there because of work. How could I forgive myself? The Big3 was my way of making amends.

Year after year, the Big3 continues to stage games, with a revolving roster of players. Despite Ice Cube’s established reputation in the film industry, his unquenchable passion for basketball occupies a significant spot in his heart, fueling his desire to blend the best of his two worlds.

There’s an established camaraderie between basketball and filmmaking, given the numerous movies revolving around the sport and its societal influence. Notable films such as the Space Jam series, where pro athletes join forces with the Looney Tunes to confront formidable adversaries, have thrust basketball into the limelight. Michael Jordan was part of the eccentric team in 1996, followed by LeBron James in 2021’s sequel. As basketball is one of the most beloved sports in the U.S, the opportunities to represent it through cinema are countless.

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Ice Cube’s Next Venture?

Before he can contemplate the creation of a Big3 movie, Ice Cube will lend his voice to Superfly in the anticipated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. As a member of the villainous ensemble intending to conquer humanity, the mutant fly will pull out all the stops to ensure mutant domination. Will the eponymous turtles successfully thwart the mutants, or is the Earth on the brink of a major overhaul? The fate of mankind rests on the resilience of four teenage warriors skilled in combat.

You can watch the trailer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem below, before it hits the theaters on August 2:

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