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First Trailer for Jordan Peele-Produced Horror Film 'HIM' Released

The genre-blending football horror movie, directed by Justin Tipping and starring Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers, is set to hit theaters on September 19, 2025.

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Tyriq Withers in Him
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Overview

  • Universal Pictures unveiled the first trailer for 'HIM' on April 18, 2025, showcasing its unique mix of sports drama and surreal horror.
  • 'HIM,' produced by Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions, is directed by Justin Tipping and explores the high-stakes world of American football through a horror lens.
  • The film stars Marlon Wayans as a near-retirement quarterback mentoring Tyriq Withers' rising football star in a dark, unsettling journey.
  • The trailer teases striking body horror imagery, including negative x-ray visuals and a bizarre goat-man attack, generating significant online buzz.
  • The ensemble cast also features Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies, Akeem Hayes, and Tierra Whack, broadening the film's appeal.