Overview

• Spike Lee cast A$AP Rocky in 'Highest 2 Lowest' after seeing an Instagram meme comparing him to Denzel Washington.
• The film incorporates the meme into its narrative, with Rocky and Washington playing key roles in a modernized ransom plot.
• 'Highest 2 Lowest' reimagines Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 classic 'High and Low,' shifting the story to the music industry.
• This marks Lee’s fifth collaboration with Denzel Washington, who stars as a music mogul known for his exceptional talent scouting.
• The film is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025, showcasing a blend of established and emerging talent.