Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs' star player and No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, made his acting debut with a cameo appearance in the Season 13 premiere of Hulu's animated series 'Futurama,' voicing a tall, basketball-playing alien named 'Wemby'.

Wembanyama's appearance was announced at San Diego Comic-Con by showrunner David X. Cohen and marks his first acting role, following features in documentaries about his basketball career.

His character in 'Futurama' is depicted as an alien who struggles with his height's social implications, reflecting Wembanyama's own experiences and nickname preferences, and discusses the importance of height in basketball.

Standing at 7-foot-3, Wembanyama is one of only five players since the ABA-NBA merger to average over 20 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks in their first two seasons, highlighting his impact.

The cameo ties into 'Futurama's' history of featuring basketball, including previous appearances by the Harlem Globetrotters, and was shared positively by fans, highlighting Wembanyama's rising profile in pop culture.

Wembanyama faced a setback last season due to deep vein thrombosis, which limited him to 46 games, but he announced in July that he has been cleared to return to play.

His appearance in 'Futurama' coincides with his recovery period, as he was cleared in July following a blood clot that ended his previous season prematurely.

The upcoming NBA season begins with Spurs' training camp on September 29 and their first game against the Dallas Mavericks on October 22, where Wembanyama will face top draft pick Cooper Flagg.

Wembanyama has led the league in blocks in both of his NBA seasons, was named an All-Star, and is known for his exceptional shot-blocking and scoring, averaging 24.3 points, 11 rebounds, and 3.8 blocks per game.

A documentary about Spurs legend Tim Duncan titled 'The Boy From St. Croix' is set to premiere at the Austin Film Festival, emphasizing ongoing Spurs connections to film and television.

The 'Futurama' cameo was announced by showrunner David X. Cohen at San Diego Comic-Con in July, and follows Wembanyama's features in documentaries about his basketball career.

In the episode, Wembanyama's character is a tall alien who discusses the social implications of height and its importance in basketball, with Wembanyama voicing the character and sharing insights about his own experiences.

The clip of Wembanyama's TV debut was shared by sports reporter Jeff Garcia, receiving positive reactions from Spurs fans eager to see him in pop culture.