Marlon Wayans’ Darkest Role Yet: Inside Jordan Peele’s Twisted New Horror Film ‘Him’ – What’s Really Happening?
If you had a notion Marlon Wayans was merely the king of comedy, think twice. The actor is venturing into some extremely dark territory with 'Him', a new horror movie written and produced by Jordan Peele and directed by Justin Tipping. And by the first trailer, this is not your run-of-the-mill jump-scare movie—it's something a great deal more unsettling. Universal Pictures released the trailer recently, and it's already making waves. The movie is about a young football sensation (played by Tyriq Withers) who is drawn into a hellish mentorship with an older player (Wayans) who is fixated on winning at all costs. Imagine 'Whiplash' crossed with 'Get Out', with a strong serving of psychological horror. So, what's going on with 'Him'? Let's dissect. The Plot: A Twisted Mentor-Protege Story The trailer opens with Tyriq Withers’ character, a talented young quarterback, being approached by Marlon Wayans’ mysterious veteran player. At first, i...
