Candyman
Nia DaCosta ’s take onCandymandelivered quite a bombination to the repulsion residential area after the release of itshighly - anticipate trailer , which bring out some connection to the original 1992 moving picture . While Tony Todd has been corroborate to have some involvement with the production - and many are hopeful he ’ll reprise the titulary function - there have been other , interesting connections that really showcase how this moving-picture show will play actor and character back for what has been described as a " spiritual sequel " .
Due in June , Candymanwill return to the now - gentrifiedCabrini - Green housing projectsin Chicago , where the story first commence . DaCosta , who aim the film , worked alongside producer and cobalt - writer Jordan Peele along with Win Rosenfeld , who also bring his talent to the script . Peele is know for his contributions in " social horror " with boom hitsGet OutandUs . DaCosta wrote and directed her launching picture , Little Woods , and received vital acclamation for the 2018 film . Rosenfeld is the chairwoman of Peele ’s MonkeyPaw Productions , and is recognise forBlack KkKlansman .
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Speculation regarding Todd ’s role in the film has been fuel the horror community , andCandymanis arguably one ofthe biggest horror movie of the year . The film ’s cast include Yahya Abdul - Mateen II , Teyonah Parris , Nathan Stewart - Jarrett , Colman Domingo , and Vanessa A. Williams , who was connect to the original motion-picture show , and could be featured in a big direction .
How Candyman 2020’s Actors & Characters Connect To The Original Movie
The connexion betweenCandymanand its nominal villain is obvious , though the preview cleverly hides how he might return . The strongest tie-in between the Candyman himself and the novel movie lies withinYahya Abdul - Mateen II’scharacter : Anthony McCoy . In the trailer , McCoy is shown to be an artist who is trying to honor the caption of the Candyman through his artwork . He cites a connection to Cabrini - Green , and through his compulsion with the fable - which is similar to Helen Lyle ’s character in the first picture show - he brings him back to lifespan . However , the legacy ofCandymangoes deep than that .
Vanessa A. Williams , who play Anne - Marie McCoy in the first movie , was a occupier of the Cabrini - Green trapping project when she encounter Helen Lyle . As Lyle prod profoundly into the Candyman ’s urban legend , McCoy was catch in the crossfire , which resulted in her babe - Anthony - being stolen by Candyman . Anthony was saved by Lyle , who succumbed to her burn injury after go into a firing for his rescue . Helen Lyle became part of Candyman ’s floor , joining him in the hereafter , thoughher character has been confirmedto be returning to the 2020 movie in some capacity . Virginia Madsen has not been confirmed , and Cassie Kramer has been cast in the role of Helen Lyle .
InCandyman ’s lagger , a womanhood appears during a few scenes at an art heading ; while she could be Lyle , as she does hold a resemblance to Madsen , this adult female seems to be very much alive , and even seems to become one of the titular villain ’s victim . While all of these mysteries will eventually be revealed , Candymanis dedicated to keepingthe original legend alive , and execute the original story in a way that pays homage to its past , base , and the beloved character that madethe franchisewhat it is today .
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