“It’s something Mike created and is his,” James says of the beloved franchise.

“I held that with a lot of responsibility.”

As does EW in premiering this highly-anticipated first look.

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“We were reminded very quickly why the Looney Tunes work,” saysNew LegacyproducerRyan Coogler.

The MCU veteran doesn’t consider Al G a bad guy (what bad guy does?

), but rather “an A.I.

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with a chip on his shoulder.”

What do they think about themselves?

What do they want everyone else to see?"

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says Cheadle (pictured with Joe) of Al G Rhythm, who puts together the formidable Goon Squad.

“This is 2021. the team’s best non-LeBron player.

All in the Family

LeBron and Dom aren’t the only members of the James family.

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“Just like in the NBA, I like to be coached by my coaches,” James explains.

“I was the same way on set.”

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