TSR STAFF: Jade Ashley @Jade_Ashley94 _____________________________________ #LeBronJames has been working to expand his brand past basketball and recently, the NBA star signed on to executive produce a new scripted drama under his production company, SpringHill Entertainment. _____________________________________ According to Variety, James will produce a limited series about entrepreneur, philanthropist and social activist, #MadamCJWalker, which will star Oscar winning actress #OctaviaSpencer. _____________________________________ The series will be based on the book “On Her Own Ground,” written by Walker’s great-great granddaughter, A’Lelia Bundles, who will also serve as a consultant on the project. _____________________________________ Sources reportedly revealed that Netflix has—read more at TheShadeRoom.com (📷: Slaven Vlasic/ Jamie McCarthy/ @gettyimages)

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