Shaquille O’Neal, 7ft 1in, TOWERS over Jonah Hill, 5ft 7in, at the basketball legend’s 50th birthday party as the actor proposes a remake of the Twins
Shaquille O’Neal may have just landed a movie role for his birthday.
The 7-foot-1 former Lakers center celebrated his 50th birthday Sunday with friend and fan Jon Hill.
At one point, the 5ft 7in actor suggested they team up for a remake of the comedy Gemini. The Don’t Look Up star posted a photo of the two on his Instagram page with the message, “Happy birthday GOAT @shaq let’s remake Gemini.” The shot posted by Hill looks like a movie poster.
Teaming up?: After taking this picture with the NBA legend, Jonah Hill suggested they sign up for a remake of the comedy Twins.
Brotherly love: In a birthday post, Don’t Look Up star Jonah Hill suggested that he and basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal team up for a remake of Gemini. The original comedy was released in 1988 and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito starred in the 1988 comedy about two fraternal twins who couldn’t be more different.
The film was a box office success with over $216 million.
The athlete-turned-actor has several film roles under his belt, including Uncle Drew.
He is also producing two new TV series, Shaq Talk and Shaq Garage.
Birthday boy: The former MVP threw himself a massive birthday party in Miami, shutting down the popular hotspot and partying late into the night with friends.
Let’s get this party started: The festivities included video tributes with heartfelt messages from friends like Kevin Hart, Steph Curry, Ludacris and Charles Barkley.
Hill’s movie offer wasn’t the only big gift.
Shaq celebrated it at a sophisticated party in Miami on Sunday, taking over the Prime 112 restaurant on South Beach and staying there late into the night.
The Hall of Famer looked rather elegant, wearing a starched blue shirt over a navy blue jacket, navy blue sneakers, and a large gold chain and medallion around his neck.
Hot Wheels: NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal celebrated his 50th birthday with a brand new Dodge Hellcat Charger with Diesel Dog Mafia logo
The festivities included video tributes with heartfelt messages from friends such as Kevin Hart, Steph Curry, Ludacris and Charles Barkley.
On Friday, the former NBA MVP revealed the grand gift of a custom silver and red Dodge Charger Hellcat with scissor doors and the Diesel Dog Mafia logo.
The entrepreneur shared a video of the car and reached out to DDM, posting “the best car club.” love you guys, thanks.” He also corrected his friend, former NBA great Charles Barkley, writing, “I feel like Charles Barkley eating a piece of chocolate cake.”
Here, there, everywhere: Jennifer Hudson posed next to a picture of Shaq at Staples while shopping for school supplies and wrote, “Is it just me or is this person everywhere?” The Oscar winner also sent warm birthday wishes.
Jennifer Hudson took part in the action by posting a photo of herself with a cut-out O’Neal at Staples while shopping for school supplies.
The Respect star looked chic in a black and white sleeveless jumpsuit and a black denim jacket. Her hair was styled into long dreadlocks.
The Oscar winner wrote: “Is it just me or is this person everywhere? I went for the kids school supplies and looked and there was @shaq!! I just love his heart and the way he blesses people every time he leaves the house. It’s nothing like seeing others blessed with your blessings and that’s exactly what it does!! We want to wish this legend a happy birthday today!