While there have been many surprising movie cameos from athletes over the years, Anthony Edwards’ performance in Hustle It was really unexpected. Not so much because a movie about basketball included an NBA player, but because the Minnesota Timberwolves star was very good at playing the antagonist Kermit Wilts. Edwards seemed pure in the role, but what are the chances we’ll see him in another movie, whether one that can be streamed with a Netflix subscription or something else?
Edwards, commonly known by his nickname “Ant” in the NBA, spoke with People about acting later Hustle and if he would be willing to do more films after the role. The two-time NBA All-Star didn’t mince words about his future in acting and had this to say:
I don’t know, man. I’m not going to lie. That’s difficult. I’m not going to lie. I gained a new respect for acting once I did that movie. I don’t think I’m suitable for that job.
It’s a surprising quote, especially for readers familiar with Anthony Edwards’ on-court bravado. He is commonly seen as one of the most confident players in the league and is rarely afraid to express it when the cameras are around. Hearing him say that he’s not cut out for acting is a surprise, considering what we usually hear.
To be fair, Edwards told CinemaBlend that his trash-talking sequence in Hustle It was way over the line and not something I would say in the NBA. Edwards added that kids talk trash on the basketball court younger and younger every year, so there may come a point where that happens one day at the most elite level of professional basketball.
Fortunately for Anthony Edwards, Hustle Director Jeremiah Zagar spoke to Reelblend about another NBA player he would prefer to work with on a film, Boban Marjanović. It’s not too surprising to hear that, considering the Serbian NBA veteran also had a notable cameo in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. Perhaps if Edwards changed his mind about acting in the future, he could ask Marjanović for advice on how to juggle reading scripts while also playing basketball at an elite level.
Both men contributed to critics’ praise Hustleand why some believe Adam Sandler should continue making basketball movies in the future. While it’s no secret that he can deliver dramatic acting in movies when the situation calls for it, the film’s authenticity is aided by his knowledge and love of the game, and I know I’d love to see what he would do. with another movie. You can’t count on Anthony Edwards to be part of the fun, but I’m sure there is at least one other NBA superstar in the league who could deliver a noteworthy acting performance.
Adam Sandler Hustle is available to stream on Netflix. Those who want a glimpse into the world of NBA scouts and players looking to get a chance in the league should watch it, especially if they like sports movies.
