Jordan Peele has co-written a "spiritual sequel/reboot" to the 1992 horror film Candyman and will be producing the film alongside fellow co-writer Win Rosenfeld. However, directing the film will be Nia DaCosta.
Peele had this to say about the reimagining:
“The original was a landmark film for black representation in the horror genre. Alongside Night of the Living Dead, Candyman was a major inspiration for me as a filmmaker — and to have a bold new talent like Nia at the helm of this project is truly exciting. We are honored to bring the next chapter in the Candyman canon to life and eager to provide new audiences with an entry point to Clive Barker’s legend.”
https://variety.com/2018/film/news/c...le-1203037897/
Peele had this to say about the reimagining:
“The original was a landmark film for black representation in the horror genre. Alongside Night of the Living Dead, Candyman was a major inspiration for me as a filmmaker — and to have a bold new talent like Nia at the helm of this project is truly exciting. We are honored to bring the next chapter in the Candyman canon to life and eager to provide new audiences with an entry point to Clive Barker’s legend.”
https://variety.com/2018/film/news/c...le-1203037897/