MGM will partner with Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld’s Monkeypaw Productions on the sequel to the 1992 horror classic “Candyman,” MGM announced Tuesday.
Universal will distribute the film, which will be directed by Nia DaCosta (“Little Woods”) on June 12, 2020. Peele and Rosenfeld will pen the screenplay, while production is set to begin next Spring.
The new film, described as a “spiritual sequel” to the original, which was adapted from Clive Barker’s short story titled “The Forbidden,” returns to the now-gentrified section of Chicago where the Cabrini-Green housing projects once stood.
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“We cannot wait for the world to see what the mind-blowing combination of Jordan, Win and Mia bring to the legend of ‘Candyman.’ They have created a story that will not only pay reverence to Clive Barker’s haunting and brilliant source material...
Universal will distribute the film, which will be directed by Nia DaCosta (“Little Woods”) on June 12, 2020. Peele and Rosenfeld will pen the screenplay, while production is set to begin next Spring.
The new film, described as a “spiritual sequel” to the original, which was adapted from Clive Barker’s short story titled “The Forbidden,” returns to the now-gentrified section of Chicago where the Cabrini-Green housing projects once stood.
Also Read: 'Twilight Zone': Kumail Nanjiani Latest to Join Jordan Peele's Reboot for CBS All Access
“We cannot wait for the world to see what the mind-blowing combination of Jordan, Win and Mia bring to the legend of ‘Candyman.’ They have created a story that will not only pay reverence to Clive Barker’s haunting and brilliant source material...
- 11/27/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
“Little Woods” director and writer Nia DaCosta has been tapped to helm “Candyman,” a new retelling of the classic horror pic with Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, and MGM producing.
The film, a “spiritual sequel” to the original, returns to the neighborhood where the legend began: the now-gentrified section of Chicago where the Cabrini-Green housing projects once stood. Production is expected to begin next spring. Universal Pictures will release the movie theatrically on June 12, 2020.
“We cannot wait for the world to see what the mind-blowing combination of Jordan, Win, and Nia bring to the legend of Candyman. They have created a story that will not only pay reverence to Clive Barker’s haunting and brilliant source material, but is also thoroughly modern and will bring in a whole new generation of fans,” said MGM Motion Picture Group president Jonathan Glickman.
Peele will produce through his Monkeypaw Productions. MGM will produce and finance “Candyman,...
The film, a “spiritual sequel” to the original, returns to the neighborhood where the legend began: the now-gentrified section of Chicago where the Cabrini-Green housing projects once stood. Production is expected to begin next spring. Universal Pictures will release the movie theatrically on June 12, 2020.
“We cannot wait for the world to see what the mind-blowing combination of Jordan, Win, and Nia bring to the legend of Candyman. They have created a story that will not only pay reverence to Clive Barker’s haunting and brilliant source material, but is also thoroughly modern and will bring in a whole new generation of fans,” said MGM Motion Picture Group president Jonathan Glickman.
Peele will produce through his Monkeypaw Productions. MGM will produce and finance “Candyman,...
- 11/27/2018
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
MGM Pictures is partnering with Monkeypaw Productions’ Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld to produce a reboot of Candyman, the 1992 horror classic adapted from Clive Barker’s short story The Forbidden. Nia DaCosta will direct from a screenplay by Peele and Rosenfeld.
DaCosta’s recent crime drama feature Little Woods starring Tessa Thompson and Lily James made its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this year and earned her the Nora Ephron Award.
The announcement was made today by MGM Motion Picture Group president Jonathan Glickman.
The new Candyman is being billed as a “spiritual sequel” to the original and returns to the neighborhood where the legend began: the now-gentrified section of Chicago where the Cabrini-Green housing projects once stood. Tony Todd originated the role of Candyman aka Daniel Robitaille, an urban legend who is summoned to kill when his name is said five times by a person facing a mirror.
DaCosta’s recent crime drama feature Little Woods starring Tessa Thompson and Lily James made its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this year and earned her the Nora Ephron Award.
The announcement was made today by MGM Motion Picture Group president Jonathan Glickman.
The new Candyman is being billed as a “spiritual sequel” to the original and returns to the neighborhood where the legend began: the now-gentrified section of Chicago where the Cabrini-Green housing projects once stood. Tony Todd originated the role of Candyman aka Daniel Robitaille, an urban legend who is summoned to kill when his name is said five times by a person facing a mirror.
- 11/27/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Nia DaCosta to direct horror reboot after winning Nora Ephron Award at Tribeca for debut film.
MGM has partnered with Monkeypaw Productions to revive the 1992 horror Candyman, which Jordan Peele will produce with Monkeypaw partner Win Rosenfeld.
Nia DaCosta is set to direct after her feature directorial debut Little Woods starring Tessa Thompson and Lily James premiered at Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year and took home the Nora Ephron Award.
Production is scheduled to commence next spring and Universal Pictures will release theatrically in the Us on July 12, 2020.
“We cannot wait for the world to see what the mind blowing combination of Jordan,...
MGM has partnered with Monkeypaw Productions to revive the 1992 horror Candyman, which Jordan Peele will produce with Monkeypaw partner Win Rosenfeld.
Nia DaCosta is set to direct after her feature directorial debut Little Woods starring Tessa Thompson and Lily James premiered at Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year and took home the Nora Ephron Award.
Production is scheduled to commence next spring and Universal Pictures will release theatrically in the Us on July 12, 2020.
“We cannot wait for the world to see what the mind blowing combination of Jordan,...
- 11/27/2018
- by Mark A. Silba
- ScreenDaily
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