Rapper Jack Harlow makes his acting debut in the upcoming remake of White Men Can’t Jump. The original film, made in 1992, follows two basketballers as they hustle to make money off of fellow unsuspecting basketball players who underestimate their playing expertise. The original film was a box-office hit starring Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson, featuring Rosie Perez.
According to Deadline, Jack Harlow is set to star in the remake of White Men Can’t Jump, taking the role of Billy Hoyle, previously played by Woody Harrelson. Harlow was able to win over executives – particularly producer Kenya Barris – on his first test screening for the film. The remake’s executives hired him immediately, and are now looking for Harlow’s co-stars to fast-track the film. The remake of White Men Can’t Jump marks Jack Harlow’s feature length acting debut, having had a small role in Call of Duty: Warzone’s commercial last spring.
The remake of White Men Can’t Jump was announced by 20th Century in 2017. Other names attached to the remake are Black-ish creator Kenya Harris as co-writer and producer, along with NBA athletes Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil as producers. Director Calmatic, whose feature directorial debut of House Party is to release in 2022, is also attached to the remake.
Soucrce: Deadline