Overview

• Lee urged cinephiles on The Tonight Show to “not sleep on A$AP Rocky,” highlighting his confidence in scenes with one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed actors.
• Rocky portrays Yung Felony, an aspiring artist caught in a modern New York kidnapping narrative adapted from Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low.
• Highest 2 Lowest marks Spike Lee and Denzel Washington’s fifth collaboration and reaches theaters on August 15 before debuting on Apple TV+ September 5.
• The film premiered at Cannes in May to strong early reviews and coincided with Washington receiving an honorary Palme d’Or.
• Supporting performances from Jeffrey Wright and Ice Spice round out Lee’s ensemble, blending veteran presence with emerging talent.