LeBron James hosts VIP screening for his new movie 'Trainwreck'
AKRON, Ohio -- LeBron James is taking his family to see a movie -- his movie.
The NBA megastar hosted an invitation-only screening Friday night for Trainwreck, a comedy in which James co-stars with Amy Schumer and Bill Hader. James plays himself in the R-rated film, acting as Hader's best friend and life coach.
James wanted his co-stars to see his hometown, so he held the VIP screening at a theater just a short drive from his home. James often takes his two sons to the cinema complex.
This is the first major acting role for James, who has appeared in numerous television commercials and once hosted Saturday Night Live, where he worked with Hader.
James re-signed with Cleveland on Friday. He led the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals in his first season back after returning to Ohio last summer following four seasons with the Miami Heat.
