‘House Party,’ From Producer LeBron James, Reimagines 1990 Original With New Story and Celebrity Cameos – Film News in Brief
variety.comHouse Party,” a raunchy, genre-bending comedy adventure co-produced by basketball legend LeBron James. Starring actors Jacob Latimore and Tosin Cole, the trailer gives glimpses at some of the hilarity and mayhem to come in the upcoming release, including a scene where the duo find themselves in James’ house, talking to a hologram the athlete created to shower him in words of affirmation. “He got a hologram of himself, just to give him compliments?” Latimore quips in the trailer.
The feature is a remake of a 1990 comedy by the same title, though the plot has been adapted for a new, modern audience. As opposed to the two leads being high-schoolers in search of a fun night, Latimore and Cole play two aspiring club promoters who decide to host a massive party to distract from their financial troubles after being fired from their day-jobs as house cleaners.
The feature is being directed by Calmatic, who frequently directs music videos for popular artists like Pharrell Williams, Lil Nas X and Jhené Aiko.
Jamal Olori and Stephen Glover, younger brother of multitalented performer Donald Glover, wrote the script, having worked together previously on the show “Atlanta.” Executive producers include Warrington Hudlin, Spencer Beighley, Jamal Henderson and Reginald Hudlin, the director and writer of the original “House Party.” Filled with cameos, R-rated humor and a soundtrack that features an original song from 2 Chainz, the film’s exclusive release is not one to miss — only in theaters Jan.
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