Candyman: Directed by Nia DaCosta. With Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Colman Domingo. A sequel to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began.

Aug 24, 2021 · Yahya Abdul-Mateen II left his hometown of Oakland to be an architect — just a few years later, he’s become a movie star.

In February 2019, it was confirmed that Abdul-Mateen was in talks to star in the Jordan Peele-produced Candyman reboot as the title character, with Nia DaCosta directing. [23] The film was released in theaters on August 27, 2021, to positive reviews.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Anthony McCoy, a visual artist who becomes obsessed with the Candyman's legend. Teyonah Parris as Brianna "Bri" Cartwright, Anthony's girlfriend and an art gallery director. Hannah Love Jones as young Brianna.

Aug 26, 2021 · Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as Anthony McCoy in the new "Candyman" film, which comes from Nia DaCosta and Jordan Peele.

Aug 30, 2021 · In the 2021 film, also called Candyman is a direct sequel. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II plays artist Anthony McCoy who becomes enraptured by the legend. As time goes on, his hunger for knowledge of...

Aug 27, 2021 · With a script co-written by DaCosta with Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld, Candyman has been modernized to preserve the terror without the same baggage of problematic racial tropes. Candyman lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is well aware of both the allure and the limitations of the original film.

Aug 27, 2021 · How ‘Candyman’ Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Became the Next Big Name The actor’s career has surged thanks to projects like “Aquaman” and “Watchmen.” He’s even become a Warner Bros ...

Jun 30, 2020 · With a breakout part in HBO’s hit series Watchmen and a starring role in the upcoming sequel to Candyman, the former civil service worker suddenly finds himself in rare new territory as a...

Aug 30, 2021 · 'Candyman,' from Jordan Peele and Nia DaCosta, includes a dark revelation about Anthony McCoy, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.