Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions are back with HIM, a disturbing new vision of obsession, greatness, and identity. The latest horror featurette, “Marlon Wayans on HIM,” teases the intensity behind Wayans’ most haunting performance to date. In it, the actor reveals how he fully immersed himself into the role of Isaiah White, a once-revered quarterback turned enigmatic mentor with a terrifying agenda.
Fame Has a Price
What would you give up to become the greatest of all time? That question lies at the core of HIM, a chilling psychological horror film that follows rising football star Cameron Cade (Tyriq Withers) on a downward spiral. After suffering a near career-ending brain injury, Cam is offered a second chance at glory by none other than his idol, Isaiah White (Wayans). But Isaiah’s private training compound turns out to be a labyrinth of manipulation, secrets, and cult-like control.
As Cam sinks deeper into Isaiah’s world, the lines between admiration and idolatry blur. With stunning visuals and a creeping sense of dread, HIM explores the dark underbelly of ambition and the cost of surrendering your soul for greatness.
Him Brings A Career-Turning Role for Marlon Wayans
Known for his comedic prowess, Wayans shifts into full dramatic gear with HIM, delivering a performance that is both magnetic and monstrous. The featurette showcases Wayans reflecting on the psychological toll of portraying a man who weaponizes mentorship, power, and public image.
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He’s joined by a stellar ensemble cast including Julia Fox as Isaiah’s calculating wife Elsie, Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies, and breakout performances from MMA fighter Maurice Greene and musicians Guapdad 4000 and Tierra Whack.
Backed by a Proven Horror Team
Directed by Justin Tipping (Kicks) and written by Zack Akers, Skip Bronkie, and Tipping, HIM is produced by Jordan Peele, Ian Cooper, Win Rosenfeld, and Jamal M. Watson. With the same creative team behind modern horror hits like Get Out, Us, and Nope, fans should expect another genre-defining experience.
About Him
Director: Justin Tipping
Screenplay by: Zack Akers & Skip Bronkie and Justin Tipping
Producers: Ian Cooper, Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Jamal M. Watson
Executive Producers: David Kern, Kate Oh
Genre: Horror
Cast: Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies
Synopsis
HIM stars former college wide-receiver Tyriq Withers (Atlanta, the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer) as Cameron Cade, a rising-star quarterback who has devoted his life, and identity, to football. On the eve of professional football’s annual scouting Combine, Cam is attacked by an unhinged fan and suffers a potentially career-ending brain trauma.
Just when all seems lost, Cam receives a lifeline when his hero, Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans), a legendary eight-time Championship quarterback and cultural megastar, offers to train Cam at Isaiah’s isolated compound that he shares with his celebrity influencer wife, Elsie White (Julia Fox; Uncut Gems, No Sudden Move). But as Cam’s training accelerates, Isaiah’s charisma begins to curdle into something darker, sending his protégé down a disorienting rabbit hole that may cost him more than he ever bargained for.
What scares you more: losing your dream, or becoming someone you no longer recognize to keep it alive? Are you ready to see Marlon Wayans like never before? Could HIM be your new horror obsession? Let me know your thoughts in the comments or @me.
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