Jack Harlow to Star in ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Remake at 20th Century
thewrap.comWoody Harrelson as Billy Hoyle, a former college basketball star who wins bets against streetballers who think they can beat him because he’s white.
His hustling strategy changes when he runs into Sidney (Wesley Snipes), another baller who tricks Billy out of a huge chunk of cash.
After some prodding from their significant others, Sidney and Billy form a partnership that slowly grows into a friendship as they enter 2-on-2 tournaments for big bucks.According to Deadline, who first reported the news, Harlow bagged the role after his very first screen test.
Harlow will play the Billy Hoyle role previously played by Harrelson. Harlow also has game as the musician demonstrated his basketball skills at the recent NBA All-Star Weekend’s Celebrity Game.
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