Well internet, you did it again! Thanks to your hundred-thousands of clicks and billions of views, popular Pepsi ad turn viral sensation starring your favorite has been street baller, has gotten its very own movie! Thats right, Uncle Drew is coming to a theater near you and he's not coming alone. Check out this synopsis and first trailer below.
Synopsis:
After draining his life savings to enter a team in the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem, Dax (Lil Rel Howery) is dealt a series of unfortunate setbacks, including losing his team to his longtime rival (Nick Kroll). Desperate to win the tournament and the cash prize, Dax stumbles upon the man, the myth, the legend UNCLE DREW (NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving) and convinces him to return to the court one more time. The two men embark on a road trip to round up Drew's old basketball squad (Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson, and Lisa Leslie) and prove that a group of septuagenarians can still win the big one.
NBA star Kyrie Irving, reprises his roll as former street ball player Uncle Drew and he's brought a few NBA buddies along with him. Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Webber & Reggie Miller all appear to be having a blast alongside comedian Lil Rel Howery, front man of this over the top fresh new comedy. We cannot wait to see this one!
The legend Uncle Drew hits theaters June 29th 2018.