White Men Can't Jump (2023 film)

White Men Can't Jump is an upcoming American sports comedy film directed by Calmatic, and written by Kenya Barris and Doug Hall from a story they co-wrote with Ron Shelton.[1] It is a remake of the 1992 film of the same name. It stars Sinqua Walls and Jack Harlow, in his acting debut, in the lead roles, alongside Teyana Taylor, Laura Harrier, Vince Staples, Myles Bullock, and Lance Reddick in one of his final film performances before his death in March 2023. White Men Can't Jump is scheduled to be released on May 19, 2023, on Hulu.

White Men Can't Jump
Promotional release poster
Directed byCalmatic
Screenplay by
Story by
Based onWhite Men Can't Jump
by Ron Shelton
Produced by
  • Kenya Barris
  • Paul Hall
Starring
CinematographyTommy Maddox-Upshaw
Music byMarcelo Zarvos
Production
companies
Distributed byHulu
Release date
  • May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cast

Production

In January 2017, Kenya Barris was reported to be developing a White Men Can't Jump remake produced by NBA star Blake Griffin and NFL player Ryan Kalil.[2] Nothing more was mentioned about the project until November 2021, when Calmatic was revealed to be the director.[3] In March 2022, rapper Jack Harlow was cast in the film, in the role originally played by Woody Harrelson.[4] In April 2022, Sinqua Walls was cast as Kamal Allen, the equivalent of Wesley Snipes' character in the original 1992 film.[5] Other characters include Jermaine, who often antagonizes Kamal; Bobby, Kamal's boss; and an opposing fan who trash-talks Kamal.[6] Barris produce the film under his Khalabo Ink Society banner alongside Hall, and Kalil, Griffin, and Noah Weinstein executive produce under their Mortal Media banner.[5] On May 5, 2022, Lance Reddick, Teyana Taylor, and Laura Harrier were cast in the film.[7] Additional castings included Tamera "Tee" Kissen, Myles Bullock, Vince Staples, and Zak Steiner.[8]

Filming began on May 11, 2022, in Los Angeles, with Tommy Maddox-Upshaw as the cinematographer.[9] It wrapped up by July 2022.[8] The film was scored by Marcelo Zarvos and will feature a soundtrack by DJ Drama.[10][11] By January 11, 2023, the film was in post-production.[12]

Release

White Men Can't Jump is scheduled to be released on May 19, 2023, on Hulu.[13]

See also

References
  1. "White Men Can't Jump". Writer's Guild of America West. February 17, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  2. Fuster, Jeremy (January 17, 2017). "'Black-ish' Creator and Blake Griffin to Remake 'White Men Can't Jump'". The Wrap. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  3. Kroll, Justin (November 30, 2021). "'White Men Can't Jump' Remake At 20th Century Sets Calmatic As Director". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  4. Kroll, Justin (March 3, 2022). "Jack Harlow To Star in 20th Century's 'White Men Can't Jump' Reboot Off His First Ever Screen Audition". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  5. Grobar, Matt (April 13, 2022). "'White Men Can't Jump': Sinqua Walls Joins 20th Century Studios Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  6. Bolding, Hunter (April 12, 2022). "Sinqua Walls To Star Alongside Jack Harlow In White Men Can't Jump Reboot Plus New Characters [Exclusive]". That Hashtag Show. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  7. Grobar, Matt (May 5, 2022). "20th Century Studios' 'White Men Can't Jump' Reboot Adds Lance Reddick, Teyana Taylor & Laura Harrier". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  8. ‘The Outpost’ Star Jessica Green Joins Ben Affleck’s Nike Drama For Amazon; White Men Can't Jump Adds 'Euphoria's' Zak Steiner
  9. "By CALMATIC on Instagram: "Back2Back"".
  10. "White Men Can't Jump (2023)". Soundtrack.net. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  11. Marco Vito Oddo (September 29, 2022). "White Men Can't Jump Reboot Features a Soundtrack By DJ Drama". Collider. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  12. Marco Vito Oddo (January 11, 2023). "White Men Can't Jump Remake Gets a 2023 Release Window [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  13. J. Kim Murphy (February 5, 2023). "'White Men Can't Jump' Remake Debuts First Look With Jack Harlow and Sinqua Walls Arguing Paul Thomas Anderson vs. Spike Lee". Variety. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
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