Highest 2 Lowest is an upcoming American crime thriller film directed by Spike Lee. It is an English-language remake of the 1963 Japanese film High and Low, itself loosely based on the 1959 novel King's Ransom by Ed McBain (Evan Hunter). The film stars Denzel Washington, Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, Ice Spice, and ASAP Rocky. It is scheduled to be released theatrically by A24 before its Apple TV+ release.
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| Directed by | Spike Lee |
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| Based on | King's Ransom by Ed McBain |
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| Cinematography | Matthew Libatique |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
editProduction
editSpike Lee received the original script by Alan Fox prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and was involved with rewriting it after Denzel Washington became attached to star.[3][4] In February 2024, the film was announced, to be produced by A24, Todd Black for Escape Artists, and Jason Michael Berman for Mandalay Pictures, with Lee as director and executive producer through his 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks label.[5] It is the fifth collaboration between Lee and Washington, and their most recent since Inside Man (2006).[4] Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, and Ice Spice joined the cast in the following months.[6][7][8] According to Lee, ASAP Rocky has the "main role" in the film.[4] Principal photography began in New York City on March 4, 2024, with Matthew Libatique as cinematographer, and wrapped on May 31.[9][10]
Release
editThe film is set to be released theatrically by A24 in spring 2025 before it is available to stream on Apple TV+.[5]
References
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- ^ Emily, Olivia (October 16, 2024). "John Douglas Thompson On Returning To Othello". Country and Town House. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ Gardner, Chris (May 4, 2024). "Spike Lee and Giancarlo Esposito Reunite for Fiat Campaign, Talk Denzel Washington, Megalopolis and AI". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c Lodderhose, Diana (December 9, 2024). "Spike Lee On Reuniting With Denzel Washington For Highest 2 Lowest With A$AP Rocky & Ice Spice — Red Sea Studio". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ a b Stephan, Katcy (February 8, 2024). "Denzel Washington and Spike Lee Reuniting to Remake Kurosawa's High and Low With A24 and Apple". Variety. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (March 18, 2024). "Ilfenesh Hadera Joins Denzel Washington In Spike Lee's High and Low For Apple, A24". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin; Grobar, Matt (March 19, 2024). "Jeffrey Wright Latest To Join Denzel Washington In Spike Lee's High And Low". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy; Lang, Brent (April 10, 2024). "Ice Spice Set to Appear in Spike Lee's High and Low With Denzel Washington (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (March 3, 2024). "Oppenheimer: Hoyte Van Hoytema Wins Top Honors at American Society of Cinematographers Awards". Variety. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Klawans, Justin (June 3, 2024). "Filming Wraps on Spike Lee's 'High and Low' Remake Starring Denzel Washington". Collider. Retrieved August 15, 2024.