Marlon Wayans to Star in Jordan Peele's Latest Horror Film 'GOAT'
Longtime comedic actor Marlon Wayans is set to star in an upcoming horror film produced by Jordan Peele, titled GOAT. We discuss it here!
By: Joshua Martin
Longtime comedic actor Marlon Wayans is set to star in an upcoming horror film produced by Jordan Peele, titled GOAT. This addition of a psychological thriller marks another impressive entry in Wayans' already outstanding film career. The movie, slated for release through Universal Pictures and Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, has chosen Wayans for the lead role based on studio executives' recommendations.
While Wayans is not typically associated with straightforward horror films, the 51-year-old actor is no stranger to the genre. He, along with his family, played a key role in creating the Scary Movie horror parody franchise and, with a modern twist, A Haunted House. Additionally, he delivered a memorable dramatic performance in the 2000 American psychological drama film 'Requiem for a Dream,' portraying drug addict Tyrone C. Love. Recently, he showcased his versatility with the portrayal of Lou, Will Smith’s father, in the Peacock series, Bel-Air.
Justin Tipping, known for his work on the television series Dear White People and The Chi, is set to direct the film. Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper, and Jamal Watson will assist Peele as producers.
According to sources, GOAT explores the dynamics when a promising youth athlete is invited to train with a team’s retiring star, played by Wayans. The movie is based on a spec script from Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie.
Marlon had a busy 2023 with the release of Air, another sports-inspired film, and his stand-up comedy special God Loves Me for MAX. In an interview, the father of two shared his thoughts on the challenges comedians face in creating new material and stand-up comedy routines.
“Our job is an unapologetic thing. There are no apologies in comedy. That’s why comedy is such an interesting art. And it’s probably one of the hardest things to do. You have to work yourself so well that you instantly have a filter. Before it leaves your mouth, you know that’s not the right thing to say. You know because you’ve been on stages everywhere, you played to so many different audiences. And like a scientist, you tried all these different formulas. It takes years to figure out what is appropriate to say in the moment because sometimes the most inappropriate thing is the appropriate thing to say.”
GOAT will be the latest addition to Monkeypaw's successful production ventures, following hits such as Wendell & Wild and the box-office smash Nope, starring Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer. An official release date for their latest project has not been announced yet. Stay tuned for more updates here at 247LiveCulture.com.
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Celebrating 28 Years of Don't Be A Menace
On this day twenty-eight years ago, Don’t Be A Menace hit the theaters. Let’s celebrate 28 years of Don’t Be A Menace here!
Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans in Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
My connection and memory of the release of Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood back in the day involves noting a brief but intense burst of popularity surrounding it at the video store where my brother worked. He and his friends were so excited when he brought it home. I remember my mom saying I couldn’t watch it because it was rated R. I cried hard that day. I recall how popular the Wayans were at the time. My older brother sneaked me into the room just so I could watch it. I remember dying laughing at the scene where the Shawn Wayans character is doing foreplay with Dashiki with food. Watching it years later as an adult, that was a top-of-the-line comedy.
The field was certainly ripe for parody after a flood of urban-centered movies hit theaters in the ’90s. All of them had something important to express, but even so, certain shared tropes emerged and trends solidified. That was a perfect storm for a spoof. From Higher Learning to Boyz in the Hood and Menace to Society, we, as a culture, were flooded with trauma movies. Someone had to make us laugh, and the Wayans did just that.
Unlike other coming-of-age films with largely positive themes, this flick taps into black cinema’s exploration of hard lives in crime-ridden neighborhoods. It’s mean and rude almost all the way through, but in a winking way to say, “If it’s satire, that makes it all right.” The Wayans brought us the spoof at the right time for the culture and continue to do so in today’s time (Marlon Wayans' 'Haunted House' franchise). All in all, 'Don’t Be A Menace' is still a household name with quotes that I use to this day. It’s part of black culture and will go down in the Comedy Hall of Fame.
Rating: 8.5/10
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