Yahya Abdul-Mateen II In Talks To Lead Jordan Peele's CANDYMAN

According to Variety, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is in talks to lead the cast of Jordan Peele;s forthcoming CANDYMAN. The film is dubbed as " MGM's new retelling of the classic horror tale". Read more about the news from Variety here!

As previously announced, Nia DaCosta is set to direct the film. It is set to hit theaters 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.

"The original was a landmark film for black representation in the horror genre. Alongside 'Night of the Living Dead,' 'Candyman' was a major inspiration for me as a filmmaker - and to have a bold new talent like Nia at the helm of this project is truly exciting. We are honored to bring the next chapter in the 'Candyman' canon to life and eager to provide new audiences with an entry point to Clive Barker's legend," Peelesaid.