Nia DaCosta Will Direct CANDYMAN Sequel From Jordan Peele

Variety reports that Nia DaCosta, director and writer of "Little Woods,"will direct the remake of classic horror flick "Candyman," produced by Jordan Peele.

The film, a "spiritual sequel" to the original, returns to THE NEIGHBORHOOD where the legend began: the now-gentrified section of Chicago where the Cabrini-Green housing projects once stood. The movie will be released in June 2020.

"We cannot wait for the world to see what the mind-blowing combination of Jordan, Win, and Nia bring to the legend of Candyman. They have created a story that will not only pay reverence to Clive Barker's haunting and brilliant source material, but is also thoroughly modern and will bring in a whole new generation of fans," said MGM Motion Picture Group president Jonathan Glickman.

"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," Peele said.

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