Hollywood, CA – Jordan Peele, who’s rocking the black-horror movie crown is bringing a reimagined model the cult-classic Candyman to life, and in keeping with a report by Variety, it’s set to star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II who — amongst different roles — performed Cadillac in Netflix’s The Get Down.
Most not too long ago seen within the function Black Manta in DC’s Aquaman, Abdul-Mateen will tackle the function the vengeful hook-wielding title-character, initially portrayed by Tony Todd in 1992. The movie goes to happen in its unique Chicago location, albeit a newly gentrified setting somewhat than the Cabrini-Inexperienced housing tasks within the unique.
In an interview with SYFY in December, 2018, the OG Candyman stated he had blended emotions in regards to the reboot, however did say “Even when they make it with out me, which I doubt, the eye the brand new film will create will lead of us again to the unique movie] as a result of individuals wish to see the supply materials.”
The movie is ready to launch in theatres on June 12, 2020. Abdul-Mateen can also be starring in Peele’s Us, which opens in theaters this March.