Victor Wembanyama in “Alien Dunk” animated series. Image via: Olo Art/ PGS Entertainment The San Antonio Spurs’ dominant forward, Victor Wembanyama, revealed recently that he loved animated movies. The French star of the Spurs knows his way around the court and also outside it. This NBA star would be featured in France’s leading commercial network, TF1, for the “Alien Dunk” animated series. For what is confirmed, the Spurs center said himself that he was “thrilled” to be a part of the series. And now that it brought two of his favorite things together, he absolutely loved this experience. The animation would be produced by the “STIM Studio”, whose credits include the famous cartoon, “Tom&Jerry”, “The Wild Robot”, and “Garfield”. Here’s what the 7-foot-3½ Spurs center has to say about this exciting project:
Victor Wembanyama brought basketball and animation to his new “Alien Dunk” series
Nicknamed “Alien”, this series is a perfect fit for the San Antonio Spurs star, Victor Wembanyama. “Thrilled to be part of Alien Dunk”, said the Spurs forward. “Seeing myself animated is an incredible experience, and it brings together two things I love: basketball and space”. He is indeed excited for this mega project. “The most exciting part is creating a universe for kids to enjoy, filled with fun, imagination, and inspiration for young fans all over the world”, he added further. Victor Wembanyama is a French professional basketball player. No wonder the French commercial network, TF1, took him in their animated series. He has inspired the show’s main character, Victor, who pairs up with his sister Eve and some other alien friends. They team up together to compete in the “Starball League” – an intergalactic version of Basketball.
Here’s everything about the “Alien Dunk” series by TF1
“Victor is an ‘alien’ not only for his exceptional athletic abilities but also for the positive values he embodies off the court,” said Guillaume Soutter, producer of the series. “These qualities make him a natural animated hero and the perfect centerpiece for ‘Alien Dunk.’ His involvement gives the series a unique authenticity, and we are genuinely excited to bring this new universe to life”. TF1’s group head, Yann Labasque, is absolutely thrilled about Victor Wembanyama being the ambassador of this animated series. “We are particularly excited about launching this innovative project with PGS Entertainment”, said Labasque. “This series promises our young audience incredible adventures filled with action, sport, and science fiction in a very rich and exciting universe. Victor Wembanyama, the ambassador of the series, is an iconic figure in global basketball who embodies the values of dynamism and inspiration that we aim to convey to our TF1 viewers”. Also read: “The owner of the fu**ing Knicks” – Kai Cenat recalls unexpected elevator meeting with New York Knicks owner James DolanFans and followers are excited for this series, and it might create a lasting impression in the minds of NBA fans.