- Jordan Peele returns with a tense study of celebrity worship.
- Marlon Wayans plays a magnetic mentor whose charm turns menacing.
- Tyriq Withers anchors a raw performance as a rising quarterback.
- HIM opens October 2 with a trailer that teases dark turns.
Dark charisma meets gridiron pressure in HIM, Jordan Peele’s latest psychological thriller. Marlon Wayans stars as Isaiah White, a legendary quarterback whose mentorship slowly becomes toxic. Tyriq Withers plays Cameron Cade, a young prospect whose career and identity are at stake after a brutal attack. The film from Monkeypaw Productions lands in cinemas October 2.
- The film interrogates the high stakes of modern fame and athletic ambition.
- It blends sports drama with psychological horror to examine idol worship.
- The cast mixes established names and bold newcomers to amplify tension.
Jordan Peele’s name signals a particular brand of genre work, mixing social critique with visceral storytelling. HIM follows that pattern while zooming in on sports culture and celebrity. The premise puts a vulnerable rising athlete in the orbit of a charismatic icon, and the script slowly peels back the layers of mentorship into control, obsession and betrayal. Expect tight performances, unsettling tonal shifts, and scenes that make fandom feel dangerously intimate.
Creative strengths and details:
- Director: Justin Tipping, known for kinetic, character driven work.
- Screenplay: Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, noted for sharp psychological beats.
- Producers: Jordan Peele, Ian Cooper, Win Rosenfeld and Jamal M. Watson.
- Notable cast: Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies, Maurice Greene, Guapdad 4000 and Tierra Whack.
- Tone: Psychological thriller with sports drama and social commentary.
Beyond scares, HIM taps a timely conversation about the pressures young athletes face, and how celebrity can reshape identity. For viewers who follow sports or star culture, the film offers a mirror to questions about devotion, boundaries and the cost of chasing greatness. For audiences drawn to prestige genre cinema, it promises the unsettling craftsmanship Peele’s productions are known for.
Technically, the film aims for a tightly controlled mood. Cinematic choices will likely underline Isaiah’s charisma and the protagonist’s fraying sense of self. With a blend of veteran performers and surprising cameos, HIM looks set to be a provocative entry in this year’s fall slate.
See HIM in cinemas from October 2, and watch the trailer to get a first look at its unsettling turns. Reserve tickets early to secure a seat for this tense, thought provoking new thriller.
HIM is releasing regionally on 2 October the trailer can be viewed here.
