Jack Harlow’s movie debut is almost upon us!
The “Tyler Herro” rapper might want to channel the talents of his hit song’s namesake, as the first teaser for Hulu’sWhite Men Can’t Jumpremake released on Sunday and finds Harlow on the court alongside co-starSinqua Walls(American Soul,Friday Night Lights).
The teaser — a first look at the remake of theWesley SnipesandWoody Harrelsonoriginal — stars Harlow and Walls as they start a 2-on-2 game of ball when Harlow’s character (referred to as Jeremy in YouTube subtitles) brings up that he may not have enough money to cover the game.
The clip then finds Harlow meditating courtside as opponents ask what he’s doing, before Walls' character says “he’s almost done.” Elsewhere, Harlow’s character refers to himself as the “P.T. Andersonof basketball psychological warfare,” calling him the “greatest living director.” After Walls' character argues thatSpike Leeis the greatest living director, Harlow says that Lee “is not even a good Knicks fan.”
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The trade reported that the rapper impressed filmmakers and executives during his audition, with Barris, who co-wrote the screenplay alongside Doug Hall, seeing him as a fit. Hall, Ryan Kalil, Noah Weinstein, E. Brian Dobbins andBlake Griffinall serve as executive producers for the movie, which arrives more than 30 years after the original.The new castwill also include Laura Harrier, Teyana Taylor, and rapper Vince Staples, who recently appeared inAbbott Elementary.
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Last March at the 2022Academy Awards, Harrelson, Snipes, 60, andRosie Perezreunited to present the award for Best Cinematography in honor of their film’s 30th anniversary. “It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years sinceWhite Men Can’t Jump,” Perez, 58, said, to which Harrelson quipped, “You mean 30 years since I proved they could.”
While the new teaser dropped on Sunday, Harlow is also having a big day for one other reason. The rapper is nominated for three awards atSunday’s Grammys, including Best Melodic Rap Performance for “First Class,” Best Rap Song for “Churchill Downs” and Best Rap Album forCome Home The Kids Miss You.
White Men Can’t Jumparrives on Hulu on May 19.
source: people.com
