Jordan Peele-produced horror film 'Him' debuts trailer featuring Tyriq Withers and Marlon Wayans
The film stars Tyriq Withers as Cameron Cade, a rising quarterback whose career is derailed by a violent attack just before a crucial scouting combine.
Marlon Wayans co-stars as Isaiah White, a legendary quarterback with eight championships who offers Cameron a second chance by inviting him to his isolated training compound. Julia Fox plays Isaiah's influencer wife, Elsie White. The cast also includes Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies, Naomi Grossman, GiGi Erneta, Norman Towns, Maurice Greene, Akeem Hayes, and Tierra Whack.
The trailer opens with Cameron's promising football journey before shifting into horror territory following the attack. Blood-soaked scenes and unsettling images suggest Him leans heavily into graphic violence, a notable departure from Jordan Peele's earlier works like Get Out, Us, and Nope, which prioritised psychological dread over gore.
The trailer hints at themes of toxic fame, blind idolisation, and ambition's high cost.
Him is scheduled for release later this year.
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