At the time, there was no word as to who would be starring in the film and if Todd or any past cast would reprise their roles. [16][17] The working title of the film was revealed on some of the cast and crew social media pages as Say My Name which was discreetly used in the revised scripts and production sets to keep things "flying under the radar". The Candyman arrives in New Orleans and sets his sights on a young woman whose family was ruined by the immortal killer years before. [6] The film will serve as a "spiritual sequel", taking place back in the new gentrified Cabrini Green where the old housing projects development once stood in Chicago. Candyman is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on August 27, 2021 by Universal Pictures. In the present day, a decade after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, a visual artist named Anthony McCoy and his girlfriend, an art gallery director named Brianna Cartwright, moved into a luxurious loft condo in Cabrini, now gentrified beyond recognition and inhabited by the upwardly mobile millennials. The film stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and Colman Domingo, along with Tony Todd and Vanessa Estelle Williams reprising their roles from the original film. ... 2022! Leah Schnelbach. I'm honored that the spirit of Daniel Robitaille & Cabrini Green rises again. by Josh Millican February 8, 2021, 1:30 pm. Candyman is an upcoming American supernatural slasher film directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld and DaCosta. As of this writing, David Gordon Green's Halloween Kills was delayed until October 2021, Nia DaCosta's Candyman was delayed until an unspecified date in 2021, and A Quiet Place Part II is now set to release on April 23, 2021. A sadistic mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in Spiral, the terrifying new chapter from the book of Saw. A chance encounter with an old-timer exposes Anthony to the true story behind Candyman. The film was then delayed to August 27, 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic couldn't put every horror movie on hold, but highly anticipated releases such as Halloween Kills, The Forever Purge, Candyman, and A Quiet Place Part II changed their dates for 2021. With Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Colman Domingo. Looking for something new to add to your Watchlist? In present day, a decade after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, Anthony and his partner move into a loft in the now gentrified Cabrini. Release Date: 8/13/2021 Director: Fede Alvarez Format: Theatrical Stephen Lang will likely return as The Blind Man to terrorize another group of would be burglars. In 2020, there have been major horror movies delaying their release dates for several reasons. [12] In response to the news, Todd offered his blessings over Twitter, stating: "Cheers to the Candyman, a wonderful character that I lived with for 25 years. [23][24], Teaser poster with September 2020 release date, "Nia DaCosta's Candyman delayed until 2021", "Helen Lyle Returns in This Year's 'Candyman'! The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth. Fear the Walking Dead star Colman Domingo says he's in fighting shape and 'ready' for a Marvel role. He added, "If this new one is successful, it will shed light back on the original. Originally meant to release on Jan. 8, 2021, the film is now eyeing a spring 2021 release. I think that the subject matter is more important than any individuals and I mean that. Abdul-Mateen II also portrays a hallucinatory reflection of the Candyman. [2], In September 2018, it was announced that Jordan Peele was in talks to produce a sequel of the 1992 film through his Monkeypaw Productions. "[5] In November 2018, it was confirmed that Peele would produce the film with Universal and MGM and will partner with Win Rosenfeld to co-produce the film while Nia DaCosta signed on as director. 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The fifth and final installment of 'The Purge' film series. Check out our favorite stills from shows you can stream now on Paramount +. Captain Marvel 2 Announces a Release Date, and Adds Ms. Marvel to the Cast! [19], Candyman was originally scheduled to release on June 12, 2020, by Universal Pictures, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was pushed to September 25, 2020,[20] and then again to October 16, 2020, taking the previous release date of Halloween Kills. MGM's Jonathan Glickman stated that "the story will not only pay reverence to Clive Barker's haunting and brilliant source material" but "will bring in a new generation of fans. Directed by Nia DaCosta. Animated prequel to Candyman (2020) it recounts the origin tale of The Candyman legend. Read our editors' picks for the movies and shows we're watching in March, including "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," Boss Level, and Zack Snyder's Justice League. [21] The film was then delayed to August 27, 2021. Blessings to the cast & crew". It's not unusual for movie release dates to jump around the calendar, but we've witnessed a unique set of circumstances caused by COVID-19. But, it's Hollywood so I won't take it personally if it doesn't work out." It is a direct sequel to the 1992 film of the same name and the fourth film in the Candyman film series, based on the short story "The Forbidden" by Clive Barker. Trailer: Horror/Sci-Fi Movie DESTINATION MARFA Stars CANDYMANâs Tony Todd. The film was originally slated to hit theaters last June, only to be delayed to September, then to October, ultimately landing at its current release date of August 27th. A lot of ⦠[4] In a 2018 interview with Nightmare on Film Street, Todd stated, "I'd rather have him do it, someone with intelligence who's going to be thoughtful and dig into the whole racial makeup of who the Candyman is and why he existed in the first place. However, a further reshuffle of the upcoming MCU slate has seen Black Panther 2 take Captain Marvel 2's original July release. He's brought grace and glory and a beautiful boatload of friends & family. Anxious to use these macabre details in his studio as fresh grist for paintings, he unknowingly opens a door to a complex past that unravels his own sanity and unleashes a terrifying wave of violence. "[7] The filming was due to commence in early 2019. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. [18], On March 3, 2020, Robert A. Truth to power! Candyman - Rated R - Tony Todd, Yahya Abdul-Matteen II (Moved To August 27, 2021) ... 2021 New Movie Releases: The Full Movie Release Date Schedule. [13] However, it was ultimately announced that Todd would reprise his role. Authors: ANI Follow; Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's highly anticipated movie Pathan has been slated for a 2022 release instead of the earlier plans to release it in 2021. Every Movie Release Date Delayed Because of Coronavirus Fast & Furious 9 ... had been scheduled to open Dec. 25 but has been rescheduled for wide release on July 23, 2021. The movie will now hit cinemas on November 11, 2022 in the UK and US. This FAQ is empty. Candyman Gets Delayed Until 2021, No New Release Date Announced Yet Trending Chadwick Boseman Wins Golden Globe for Best Actor, Wife Accepts with Emotional Speech Candyman is an American supernatural slasher film series originating from the 1985 short story "The Forbidden" of the collection Books of Blood by Clive Barker, about the legend of [the] "Candyman", the ghost of an artist and son of a slave who was murdered in the late 19th century.The film adaptation Candyman, directed by Bernard Rose in 1992, starred Tony Todd as the title character. Release Date: 8/27/2021 Director: Nia DaCosta Format: Theatrical Jordan Peeleâs Monkeypaw Productions will produce a ⦠[9][10] However, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Todd spoke about Peele, stating: "I know that he's a fan. The film will be directed by Nia DaCosta, late of Candyman ⦠Release. Candyman. A. Lowe to Score Nia DaCosta's Candyman Sequel", "Universal Moves 'Candyman' to September Theatrical Release", "Blumhouse & Universal Move 'Halloween Kills', 'Forever Purge' & More To Later Release Dates", "Universal's 'Candyman' Finds 2021 Release Date", "Stunning 'Candyman' Trailer Is A Perfect Example Of Spoiler-Free Marketing", "A haunting new trailer for the horror movie 'Candyman' appears to highlight real cases of racial injustice", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Candyman_(2021_film)&oldid=1008110210, Films postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. [22] An independent shadow puppetry short film/trailer presented by Nia DaCosta with creative visual work by Manual Cinema was released on June 17, 2020. Wouldn't that make sense? Add the first question. Candyman was originally scheduled to release on June 12, 2020, by Universal Pictures, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was pushed to September 25, 2020, and then again to October 16, 2020, taking the previous release date of Halloween Kills. In an isolated Oregon town, a middle-school teacher and her sheriff brother become embroiled with her enigmatic student, whose dark secrets lead to terrifying encounters with a legendary ancestral creature who came before them. ... Weâll let you know as soon as a release date is announced! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Whatâs going on right now at the box office and with theaters goes far beyond the muted $30M domestic results of Tenet. "[11] In February 2019, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was in talks to play McCoy, misreported as being in talks to portray the titular character. More From This Author. View production, box office, & company info, Rated R for bloody horror violence, and language including some sexual references, ‘The Complete History of Candyman’ Documentary Arriving This Summer, The Complete History of Candyman documentary set for later this year, ‘I Am Not Ok With This’ Actor Wyatt Oleff to Star in ‘Our Last Summer,’ Exec Produced By Alan Ball (Exclusive), The Most Anticipated Movies Coming in 2021, Most Disappointing Movie Delay Due to COVID-19, Most Unnecessary Remake/Reboot or Sequel of 2020, WatchMojo: Top 10 Most Anticipated Horror Movies of 2020. With Virginia Madsen, Xander Berkeley, Tony Todd, Kasi Lemmons. Anxious to maintain his status in the Chicago art world, Anthony begins to explore these macabre details in his studio as fresh grist for paintings, unknowingly opening a door to a complex past that unravels his own sanity and unleashes a terrifyingly viral wave of violence that puts him on a collision course with destiny. Plot unknown. A. Lowe was announced as the composer for the film. A fantasy re-telling of the medieval story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Candyman One of the most sensational cases from their ... See full summary ». A chilling story of terror, murder and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode continues in the next thrilling chapter of the Halloween series. I'm hoping that I will appear in the film in some form of fashion. This isnât a death knell piece for exhibition, nor is this more r⦠This page was last edited on 21 February 2021, at 16:44. [1], For as long as the residents can remember, the housing projects of Chicago's Cabrini Green neighborhood were terrorized by a word-of-mouth ghost story about a supernatural killer with a hook for a hand, easily summoned by those daring to repeat his name five times into a mirror. Its release date was delayed three times from an original June 2020 date due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [14], The principal photography for Candyman began in early August 2019 and wrapped up in September 2019 (25-27) in the Chicago area[15] with some filming taking place in the North Park neighborhood during the month of September. [8], In January 2019, it was reported that Lakeith Stanfield of FX's Atlanta and Sorry to Bother You fame would possibly star in the film, but not as the main titular character rather as an older version of Anthony McCoy who was a visual artist who takes on an interest seeking the legend of the Candyman that was similar to Helen Lyle's character played by Virginia Madsen. A "spiritual sequel" to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began. The Candyman is back, trying to convince his descendent, an artist, to join him. Now that the new year is rapidly approaching, there are so many new movies to ⦠The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth. [14], If Beale Street Could Talk actress Teyonah Parris was cast opposite Abdul-Mateen II's character as Anthony's girlfriend, Brianna Cartwright. Two demon brothers face off against a nun and a pair of goth teens. With Anthony's painting career on the brink of stalling, a chance encounter with a Cabrini Green old-timer exposes Anthony to the tragically horrific nature of the true story behind the Candyman. Directed by Bernard Rose.