Jordan Peele is continuing to innovate the horror genre by producing films that platform Black actors and tell stories in a realm where they’re either rarely seen or offed far too quickly. HIM, produced by Peele, stars Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers, examines the high cost of fame and the sacrifices some would make to obtain greatness.
Produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, HIM stars Wayans as Isaiah White, a star professional quarterback in his waning years who mentors rising quarterback Cameron Cade, played by Withers, who some might remember from the “Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga” episode of Atlanta from show creator Donald Glover.
In a trailer for HIM delivered last Friday (April 18), White is the top quarterback of his team and takes in Cade to train him in an isolated compound. What Cade discovers in his journey is that the price of sports excellence will cost him dearly, and it appears White is attempting to cast his curse onto his young protege.
HIM, which was initially titled GOAT, is directed by Justin Tipping, who was the director and writer for 2016’s Kicks and was the director and producer for the television show Flatbush Misdemeanors, among other works.
The film is slated for a September 19 release. Check out the trailer below.
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Photo: Universal Pictures / HIM
‘HIM’ Sports Horror Depicts Marlon Wayans As Pro QB With A Dark Secret
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