A "spiritual sequel" to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began. MGM and Universal remain committed to a theatrical release for the film written by Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld and DaCosta.Universal Pictures, MGM and Monkeypaw Productions are moving Nia DaCosta’s “Candyman” from its original release date on Oct. 16 to an unset date in 2021, it was announced on Friday.The studio and production partners are committed to a theatrical release for the film during a time when movie theaters have closed and film distribution has suffered due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Produced and co-written by Jordan Peele, Candyman is a spiritual sequel to the 1992 cult classic, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as an artist named Anthony McCoy, who moves into a … “Candyman” — directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Jordan Peele — is based on the grim urban legend.

CANDYMAN Trailer (2020) Jordan Peele Horror Movie - YouTube But in the present day, a decade after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, visual artist Anthony McCoy (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) and his girlfriend, gallery director Brianna Cartwright (Teyonah Parris), move into a luxury loft condo in Cabrini, now gentrified beyond recognition and inhabited by upwardly mobile millennials.It’s only when Anthony’s artwork of the legend unknowingly opens a door to a complex past that unravels his own sanity and unleashes a terrifyingly viral wave of violence that puts him on a collision course with destiny.Tony Todd and Vanessa Estelle Williams are reprising their roles from the original film, with Colman Domingo and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett also starring.“2 Hearts” with Jacob Elordi will still open in theaters on Oct. 16.TheWrap ranks Blumhouse films by domestic gross, not adjusted for inflation.See where your favorite horror films fall on the box office scale,Last Updated: September 11, 2020 @ 4:14 PM,'Captain Marvel' Sequel Lands 'Candyman' Director Nia DaCosta,Jordan Peele’s ‘Candyman’ Remake Pushed Back 3 Months,‘Candyman’ Trailer: Jordan Peele Dares You to Say His Name in Creepy First Look (Video),Colman Domingo and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett Join Jordan Peele’s ‘Candyman’. But since many public gathering spaces have been shuttered to lower the risk of coronavirus exposure, theaters might have to keep their lights off for the foreseeable future as the virus has essentially already wiped out all of summer blockbuster season.Other major movies that have been delayed include Warner Bros.’ “Wonder Woman” and “In the Heights,” Disney’s “Black Widow” and “Mulan,” Sony’s “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and “Morbius,” Paramount’s “Top Gun: Maverick” and “A Quiet Place Part II,” and MGM’s James Bond sequel “No Time to Die.”,“Candyman” — directed by Nia DaCosta and written by.The upcoming film from MGM and Bron, described by as a “spiritual sequel” to Bernard Rose’s movie of the same name, centers on a struggling artist (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) who begins to lose his sanity after discovering the story of the Candyman, which he initially uses as artistic inspiration.© Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld and DaCosta wrote the screenplay for the sequel of the 1992 film. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC.Read Next: Ernie F. Orsatti, Stuntman and Actor in ‘The Poseidon Adventure,’ Dies at 80,Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court Justice and Gender Equality Advocate, Dies at 87,Jim Cummings’ Thriller ‘The Wolf of Snow Hollow’ Debuts First Trailer,National Research Group Promotes Executives Becky Wu and Cindi Smith (EXCLUSIVE),2021 Oscars Predictions: All Awards Categories,Trevor Noah Sells Bel Air Mansion for $21.7 Million,In the Presence of Greatness: My Afternoon With Ruth Bader Ginsburg,Roku and NBCUniversal Reach Deal for Peacock, Renew Agreement for NBC TV Apps,Chris Rock-Led ‘Fargo’ Season 4 Doesn’t Cohere: TV Review,Los Angeles Braces for Aftershocks After Earthquake,T.J. (Photo: Still from Candyman trailer) Universal has delayed Jordan Peele and Nia DaCosta’s Candyman till 2021.

For as long as the residents can remember, the housing projects of Chicago's Cabrini Green neighborhood were terrorized by a word-of-mouth ghost story about a supernatural killer with a hook for a hand, easily summoned by those daring to repeat his name five times into a mirror. The urban legend of horror is back: The first trailer for Jordan Peele’s revamp of the 1992 cult classic “Candyman” dropped Thursday.. The film, a remake of 1992 horror classic, has been directed by DaCosta from a screenplay she wrote with Peele. Candyman was originally set to hit theatre on October 16. Ian Cooper, Rosenfeld and Peele produce.

Candyman was earlier scheduled to release in October. In the present day, a decade after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, a visual artist named Anthony McCoy and his girlfriend, a gallery director named Brianna Cartwright, moved into a luxury loft condo in Cab But so far, other tentpoles that have been postponed are still expected to eventually release in theaters.For now, it is unclear how long movie theaters across the country will remain closed. Cancellations to Spike Nearly Eightfold, Analytics Firm Says,Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court Justice and Gender Equality Advocate, Dies at 87,Chris Rock-Led ‘Fargo’ Season 4 Doesn’t Cohere: TV Review,Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston Reunite in ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ Fundraiser,‘She-Hulk’ Disney Plus Series Casts Tatiana Maslany in Lead Role,Andre Braugher Reexamines His Cop Roles and Urges ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ to Rise to the Moment,On ‘Ratched,’ Sarah Paulson Terrorizes Patients at Calabasas’ Famed King Gillette Ranch,See Replacements’ Official New Video for ‘Can’t Hardly Wait’,A Designer’s Guide to Optimizing Every Room of Your Home During the Pandemic,Nike Australian Women’s National Team Jerseys Unavailable for Female Fans,Expect the Unexpected and Protect Your Precious Items With a Fireproof Safe. The film was originally set for a June 12 release, and the distributors are now looking for optimal release dates in the upcoming year.Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld and DaCosta wrote the screenplay for the sequel of the 1992 film. Holmes Joins Amy Robach as Co-Anchor of ABC’s ‘GMA3’ (EXCLUSIVE),Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston Reunite in ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ Fundraiser,Hillary Clinton, Kerry Washington, Stephen King and More Pay Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg: ‘It Is Our Turn to Fight’,‘Cuties’ Backlash Led Netflix U.S. Universal has already delayed several major movies — “Minions: Rise of Gru,” “Fast & Furious” entry “F9” and “Sing 2,” in addition to removing “Wicked” from its release calendar — as Hollywood continues to grapple with the novel virus.The studio took the bold step of forgoing a theatrical release entirely for “Trolls World Tour,” while “F9” will instead hit the big screen in 2021, claiming the release spot previously occupied by the franchise’s 10th installment. Also Read: 'Captain Marvel' Sequel Lands 'Candyman… Ian Cooper, Rosenfeld and Peele produce.Peele frames the story of the supernatural killer with a hook for a hand named Candyman as a demon that has haunted Chicago’s Cabrini Green neighborhood for decades.