Exclusive: Joe La Puma and Caleb McLaughlin Shine in ‘GOAT’ Preview
In an exclusive preview, Joe La Puma teams up with Caleb McLaughlin for the animated film “GOAT,” produced by basketball star Steph Curry. The film draws inspiration from Chris Tougas’s book “Funky Dunks,” highlighting McLaughlin’s character, Will Harris.
Key Details of ‘GOAT’
In this film, McLaughlin portrays Will, who must decide to sell his most treasured possession: a pair of Fillmore 4 sneakers. During a pivotal scene, he interacts with La Puma’s character, Sneaky, a vulture who owns a sneaker shop.
Major Scene Highlights
- Will introduces his sneakers to Sneaky, stating, “Boom, check these out.”
- Will mentions that his sneakers usually sell for “around six,” offering them at five.
- Sneaky comments on the sneakers’ “pristine upper mesh” and “taut laces,” ultimately declaring them to have a “nutty” quality.
Voice Cast and Production Team
The voice cast of “GOAT” features several notable names, including Gabrielle Union, Nick Kroll, David Harbour, and Jennifer Hudson, alongside McLaughlin and La Puma. The film is co-directed by Tyree Dillihay and Adam Rosette.
Release Information
“GOAT” is scheduled to be released in theaters on February 13. This animated feature focuses on McLaughlin’s character’s pursuit of fame in the fictional sport of “roarball.”
Additional Projects by Steph Curry
Aside from “GOAT,” Steph Curry is involved in another significant project titled “The Baddest Speechwriter of All.” This short film centers on Clarence B. Jones, who was Martin Luther King Jr.’s lawyer and speechwriter.
Awards and Recognition
This film recently won the Short Film Grand Jury Prize at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Curry serves a dual role as both producer and interviewer in the project, engaging Jones in a conversation about his impactful life journey.
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