Marlon Wayans and Monkeypaw Productions
Marlon Wayans, known for his roles in White Chicks, Little Man, and Air, has been cast in the lead role of the upcoming film GOAT. The film is set to be produced by Monkeypaw Productions, a film production company founded by visionary producer and director Jordan Peele. Monkeypaw Productions is also working on an untitled film directed by Peele himself, adding to the anticipation surrounding their upcoming projects.
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Wayans has just been cast in the upcoming Monkeypaw horror film GOAT. The film will center on a rising star athlete who is invited to train with his team’s retiring star, with Wayans playing the all-star athlete lead role. Additionally, GOAT will be made in collaboration with Universal, further increasing the film's reach and potential impact.
What To Expect From GOAT
GOAT will be the sophomore feature from Justin Tipping, known for his previous directorial work on the 2016 indie film Kicks. Tipping has also directed episodes of television, including for Dear White People and The Chi. The film’s script is co-written by Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, and will be produced by Peele alongside Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper, and Jamal Watson.
While there is little known about the plot details of GOAT, the film's genre is stated to be underneath the psychological horror umbrella. This creates interesting opportunities for the film to explore unique tones and interactions within the genre, especially with Wayans at the film's core. With Wayans' comedic prowess and Peele's knack for finding humor within horror, GOAT is likely to contain darkly comedic elements that add depth to the psychological horror narrative.
The film gains intrigue from the talented team behind it, including the collaboration with Universal. As GOAT continues its development, audiences can anticipate the reveal of more details about this mysterious film, further heightening the excitement for the upcoming release.
Conclusion
The upcoming film GOAT, with Marlon Wayans in the lead role and Monkeypaw Productions at the helm, promises to be an exciting and intriguing addition to the horror genre. With a talented team of filmmakers and the potential for darkly comedic elements, GOAT has piqued the interest of audiences and industry insiders alike. As the development of GOAT continues, fans can eagerly await the unveiling of more details about this mysterious and compelling film.