Justin Lin -- the director of four entries in the Fast and the Furious franchise as well as the upcoming Star Trek Beyond -- is reportedly in negotiations to direct Space Jam 2, the live-action/animation hybrid sequel starring the Cleveland Cavaliers' Lebron James (succeeding the original film's Michael Jordan).

The script will be written by Andrew Dodge, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Warner Bros. will release Space Jam 2, which, like its blockbuster 1996 predecessor, features an NBA star interacting with Looney Tunes characters.