The “Candyman” reboot now has an ficial launch date.
Jordan Peele first introduced his plans to make a “non secular sequel” to Candyman again in October and based on new stories, the film is on its method to manufacturing.
“The unique was a landmark movie for black illustration within the horror style. Alongside Evening the Residing Useless, Candyman was a significant inspiration for me as a filmmaker — and to have a daring new expertise like Nia on the helm this undertaking is really thrilling. We’re honored to carry the subsequent chapter within the Candyman canon to life and keen to supply new audiences with an entry level to Clive Barker’s legend,” Jordan stated.
Based on Super Bro Movies, Lakeith Stanfield (who beforehand labored with Jordan on Get Out) is in talks to star within the upcoming movie. The publication particulars how he would play Anthony, “described as a socially pronounced artist in Chicago who researches the city legend Candyman.” After investigating one Candyman’s current murders, Anthony finds that folks round him are dying f as nicely.
The position Anthony relies on the unique character Helen Lyle, performed by Virginia Madsen, which suggests the reboot could have a gender-flip position from female-to-male.
The films set to hit theaters June 12th, 2020.