Denzel Washington's Redemption: Reuniting with Spike Lee in a New Movie After 4 Years

Denzel Washington and Spike Lee are set to collaborate once again in a remake of Akira Kurosawa's High and Low, marking their sixth partnership. This upcoming project follows a missed opportunity from four years ago when they last worked together in 2006. The plan is for Denzel to take on the lead role in what will be another Spike Lee film.

Despite the long gap in their collaborations, both Denzel and Spike have been busy pursuing their individual careers. Denzel has maintained his popularity in Hollywood with franchise roles and award-worthy performances, while Spike has continued to direct a variety of films. In the absence of Denzel, Spike has worked with other talented actors such as John David Washington, Josh Brolin, Teyonah Parris, and Delroy Lindo. However, the role in High and Low was originally intended for Denzel Washington in a Spike Lee film many years ago.

Denzel Washington Was Originally Meant To Star In Da 5 Bloods

Spike Lee with Da 5 Bloods cast - Denzel Washington Was Originally Meant To Star In Da 5 Bloods

Spike Lee initially planned for Denzel Washington to star in his powerful drama Da 5 Bloods in 2020. However, Giancarlo Esposito revealed that the original cast also included John David Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, and himself. The plan changed when production was delayed, prompting Spike Lee to find a new group of actors for the main roles.

After the delay in production, Spike Lee decided to cast Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors, Isaiah Whitlock Jr., and Clarke Peters in the film, with Chadwick Boseman portraying Norman in flashbacks. It is believed that Denzel Washington was originally meant to play the role of Paul, which was ultimately portrayed by Delroy Lindo. This would have likely resulted in John David Washington playing David, with Samuel L. Jackson and Giancarlo Esposito in the roles of Melvin and Otis. However, these casting choices never came to fruition.

High And Low Will Now Finally Bring Denzel Washington & Spike Lee Back Together

Cast of Mo' Better Blues Featuring Denzel Washington, Joie Lee, and Spike Lee - High And Low Will Now Finally Bring Denzel Washington & Spike Lee Back Together

A version of Da 5 Bloods with Denzel Washington in the lead role and reuniting with Spike Lee could have been great. However, the anticipation now surrounds High and Low as their reunion project. This upcoming movie marks the first collaboration between Denzel and Spike since Inside Man, released 18 years ago. Although their reunion in Da 5 Bloods would have been sooner, High and Low serves as a worthy makeup for the long wait.

Editor's P/S:

The article highlights the long-awaited reunion of Denzel Washington and Spike Lee in the upcoming remake of Akira Kurosawa's "High and Low." It explores the missed opportunity of their collaboration in "Da 5 Bloods" in 2020, where Denzel was initially cast but the plans changed due to production delays.

The news of their reunion in "High and Low" has generated much anticipation and excitement. The article emphasizes that the film marks their first collaboration since "Inside Man" in 2006, indicating the significance of their partnership and the fans' eagerness to witness their creative synergy once again. While it's unfortunate that they couldn't collaborate on "Da 5 Bloods" as originally intended, the anticipation for "High and Low" is palpable, and it promises to be a highly anticipated cinematic event.