Overview

• Ice Spice, a rising rap star, has been cast in Spike Lee's upcoming remake of the 1963 crime classic 'High and Low', featuring Denzel Washington.
• The casting choice has sparked debate among fans and cinephiles, with some questioning the decision to cast a newcomer like Ice Spice.
• Spike Lee's adaptation of the Kurosawa classic is co-produced by A24 and Apple Original Films, and has already commenced filming.
• This project continues the longstanding creative partnership between Lee and Washington, previously resulting in critically acclaimed films such as 'Malcolm X' and 'Inside Man'.
• Despite some skepticism, Ice Spice's involvement follows a tradition of musicians transitioning into acting, a move supported by some industry observers.