Caleb McLaughlin points out the one thing his megahit show Stranger Things and new flick Shooting Stars have in common.

What does LeBron James&#8217; &#8216;Shooting Stars&#8217; and &#8216;Stranger Things&#8217; have in common? Caleb McLaughlin reveals

Caleb McLaughlin has been part of one of the biggest shows for years now.
Playing the character of Lucas Sinclair in Stranger Things
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/] he gained recognition in the
entertainment world. Now the career of this young star is taking a huge leap
with him, starring in the upcoming LeBron James film Shooting Stars. While
bagging a lifetime experience through this new opportunity, the actor found a
common ground between these two projects. Though it is common for actors to find
similarities between the things they do, this one has helped McLaughlin in the
best way possible.

In his latest interview with Today’s Hoda and Jenna, Caleb McLaughlin spilled
many details about his new film. From spending time with this legendary
basketball player to again stepping into the 90s world, the actor revealed it
all. The 21-year-old talked about the movie which is set in the early days of
James’ life and him playing his high school BFF.



According to the details spilled by the hosts, this movie falls in a similar era
in which he has already worked before. Since Stranger Things took viewers back
to 1983, paying homage to the movies, music, gadgets, and books of the time.
Likewise, this movie is set one decade after it brought back the rich history of
basketball on the small screen.

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Not only nostalgia is common here, but the actor felt the environment on the
sets was the same.


CALEB MCLAUGHLIN HAD SIMILAR EXPERIENCES IN STRANGER THINGS AND SHOOTING STARS

During the same interview, he was asked how he kept himself grounded after
Stranger Things brought the cast to the limelight. In his response, the actor
stated that surrounding yourself with people who support you and keeping your
mind stable is the way to stay humble. Moreover, Caleb McLaughlin compared the
company he got in both his show and LeBron James’ film.



He said that just like the supernatural drama set, he had the support of the NBA
player and their team. According to the young actor, people will get to see the
bond in the movie also because what they had was all real. Unfortunately, this
film has received much criticism from fans who did not find the whole story
convincing
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-netflix-news-stranger-things-stars-lebron-james-project-gets-bombarded-with-scrutiny-amidst-the-netflix-shows-delay/]
ahead of the release. But you can be the judge of that when Shooting Stars hit
the screens on June 2.

ALSO READ: “They are kind of like…” – Joe Keery Opens up About Millie Bobby
Brown and Rest of ‘Stranger Things’ Kids Growing Up on Set
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-they-are-kind-of-like-joe-keery-opens-up-about-millie-bobby-brown-and-rest-of-stranger-things-kids-growing-up-on-set/]

What do you think about McLaughlin again starring in a 90s storyline? Drop your
comments below.

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<p><strong>Caleb McLaughlin has been part of one of the biggest shows</strong> for years now. Playing the character of <strong>Lucas Sinclair in <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Stranger Things</em></a></strong> he gained recognition in the entertainment world. Now the career of this young star is taking a huge leap with him, starring in the upcoming <strong>LeBron James film <em>Shooting Stars</em>.</strong> While bagging a lifetime experience through this new opportunity, the actor found a common ground between these two projects. Though it is common for actors to find similarities between the things they do, this one has helped McLaughlin in the best way possible.</p>
<p>In his latest interview with Today&#8217;s Hoda and Jenna, <strong>Caleb McLaughlin spilled many details</strong> about his new film. From spending time with this legendary basketball player to again stepping into the 90s world, the actor revealed it all. The 21-year-old talked about the movie which is set in the early days of James&#8217; life and him playing his high school BFF.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Caleb McLaughlin talks new LeBron James movie, ‘Shooting Stars’" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/stO5QZoNulo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>According to the details spilled by the hosts, this movie falls in a similar era in which he has already worked before. Since<strong> <em>Stranger Things</em> took viewers back to 1983</strong>, paying homage to the movies, music, gadgets, and books of the time. Likewise, this movie is set one decade after it brought back the rich history of basketball on the small screen.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a class="jsx-555d36b3e6439572 article-embed-title" href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-except-one-entire-stranger-things-star-cast-including-millie-bobby-brown-snubbed-for-emmys/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Except One, Entire ‘Stranger Things’ Star Cast Including Millie Bobby Brown Snubbed for Emmys</a></p>
<p>Not only nostalgia is common here, but the actor felt the environment on the sets was the same.</p>
<h2>Caleb McLaughlin had similar experiences in Stranger Things and Shooting Stars</h2>
<p>During the same interview, he was asked how <strong>he kept himself grounded after <em>Stranger Things</em> brought the cast to the limelight</strong>. In his response, the actor stated that surrounding yourself with people who support you and keeping your mind stable is the way to stay humble. Moreover, Caleb McLaughlin compared the company he got in both his show and LeBron James&#8217; film.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Shooting Stars | Official Trailer" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VcRqxzS0I68?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>He said that just like the supernatural drama set, he had the support of the NBA player and their team. According to the young actor, people will get to see the bond in the movie also because what they had was all real. Unfortunately, <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-netflix-news-stranger-things-stars-lebron-james-project-gets-bombarded-with-scrutiny-amidst-the-netflix-shows-delay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this film has received much criticism from fans who did not find the whole story convincing</a> ahead of the release. But you can be the judge of that when <em>Shooting Stars</em> hit the screens on June 2.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a class="jsx-555d36b3e6439572 article-embed-title" href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-they-are-kind-of-like-joe-keery-opens-up-about-millie-bobby-brown-and-rest-of-stranger-things-kids-growing-up-on-set/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“They are kind of like…” – Joe Keery Opens up About Millie Bobby Brown and Rest of ‘Stranger Things’ Kids Growing Up on Set</a></p>
<p>What do you think about McLaughlin again starring in a 90s storyline? Drop your comments below.</p>


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