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LeBron James, Gabrielle Union will be executive producers for new comedy show 'White Dave' on ABC

Posted at 6:54 PM, Oct 18, 2017
and last updated 2017-10-18 18:54:39-04

LeBron James is adding to his resume again, this time taking on the role of executive producer for a new comedy show.

James is working through his company, SpringHill Entertainment, with ABC, actress Gabrielle Union and filmmaker David E. Talbert on "White Dave," according to the entertainment new publication "Variety."

The single-camera series focuses on an African-American teenager who has grown up in an all-white neighborhood in the suburbs, then moves to an all-black neighborhood when his mother remarries, according to Variety. It is based on the life of David E. Talbert, the writer and co-executive producer.

Union, who is the wife of Cavs guard Dwyane Wade, currently stars in and is executive producer for the BET series "Being Mary Jane."