Metro Boomin will be making an appearance in the upcoming film, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. He made the announcement on social media, last week, sharing a clip of his character from a new TV spot. Metro previously revealed that he is handling the soundtrack to the sequel for 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Writer Phil Lord discussed the decision to bring in Metro during a post on the official Spider-Verse account. “That’s a high bar to clear,” Lord wrote. “So, for this next movie we brought in some reinforcements. This time we are working with legendary Metro Boomin. If anybody is going to be able to make something that feels like it’s Miles’ experience, that guy knows what he’s doing.”
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” At CinemaCon
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 24: (L-R) Issa Rae, Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld promote the upcoming film “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” at the Sony Pictures Entertainment presentation during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 24, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
As for what fans can expect from the new film, co-director Kemp Powers recently explained that they’ll be bringing in lots of new and old characters for the story. “The new Spider-Verse movie coming to your theaters in just over two months is a continuation of the story of Miles Morales,” Powers said told the audience at CinemaCon. “In this film, we’re going to explore new dimensions and bring in lots of characters old and new, but they still relate to the same emotional journey of miles and his family.”
The star of the film, Shamiek Moore, added: “It’s been over a year after the events of the first move. Miles is still trying to figure out how to be a superhero. In the first film he learned that anyone can wear the mask and in this film, Miles discovers that it’s how you wear the mask that really makes you a hero. And the only person who really understands what he’s going through is, of course, Gwen Stacy.” Check out the latest trailer for the movie below.
Metro Boomin In “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
Arguable, Black Hollywood is not yet where it is supposed to be in terms of production and revenue. However, the future couldn’t look any brighter. This year’s list of releases has a selection of great movies with Black leads. Additionally, more Black film directors like Ryan Coogler and Jordan Peele are now steering movie franchises with massive commercial success.
We are also seeing new and vibrant Black actors taking center stage in big box office features. The critically acclaimed Creed III, which stars and is also directed by Michael B. Jordan, is a primary example. As anticipation builds, here is a list of movies with Black leads slated for release this year. Halle Bailey as Ariel in The Little Mermaid has Disney fans on edge. Of course, the Spiderverse continues to expand with another monumental film. A biopic about George Foreman is also on the horizon. Take a look at our list of movies with Black leads and let us know which one you’re looking forward to.
Big George Foreman (April 28, 2023)
George Tillman Jr. directed this biographicalfilm. Big George Foreman focuses on the life of world heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman. Actor Khris Davis from Judas and the Black Messiah movie will also portray the legendary boxer. Further, Davis will be joined in-cast by Jasmine Mathews, John Magaro, Sullivan Jones, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Sonja Sohn, and one of the few black Oscar winners, Forest Whitaker. The plot will focus on George Foreman’s journey of overcoming poverty to become one of the most renowned young boxers in the world.
The film is also set to portray Foreman’s near-death experience that led him to quit boxing. Foreman is then forced to reunite with his former trainer due to financial constraints. He eventually trains to become the oldest boxer in history to win the heavyweight championship.
The Little Mermaid (May 26, 2023)
The Little Mermaid is a live-animated fairytale film by Disney. Disney’s movies with Black leads haven’t, in recent years, faced criticism like The Little Mermaid. The controversy surrounded casting Halle, a Black actress, to play a traditionally white character. Bailey is also one half of the girl group Chloe X Halle. The Little Mermaid is directed by Rob Marshall and the screenplay is written by David Magee. It is also an adaptation of the 1989 animated film of the same name.
Halle will play Ariel, the youngest daughter of the kingdom Atlantica’s ruler King Triton. Ariel falls in love with a human but is forbidden to explore the land above water. Her curiosity for the surface world and her newfound love puts her in danger when she makes a deal with her to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water. Awkwafina and Daveed Diggs are also set to star in the film.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (June 2, 2023)
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is an upcoming computer-animated superhero film from Sony Studios in association with Marvel Entertainment. The film is the sequel to 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K team up to direct the animation. Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and David Callaham co-wrote the screenplay.
Shameik Moore voices the lead character, Miles Morales. Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Johnson, Issa Rae, Daniel Kaluuya, and Karan Soni also lend their voices to the film. The movie centers on the adventures of Miles and his love interest Gwen Stacy. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is scheduled for release in the United States on June 2, 2023. Sony delayed the film from an initial April 2022 date due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, the franchise’s third sequel is already scheduled for release on March 29, 2024.
Biosphere (July 7, 2023)
Biosphere is an upcoming buddy comedy film directed by Mel Eslyn. The film had its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on September 10, 2022, but is scheduled to be in theaters and on demand from July 7, 2023. Sterling K. Brown and Mark Duplass play two best friends who find themselves as the last men on earth. Biosphere also holds a 90 percent approval rating based on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes.
They Cloned Tyrone (July 23, 2023)
They Cloned Tyrone is a science fiction comedy mystery film directed by Juel Taylor. The film is set to premiere in July 2023, on the streaming giant, Netflix. This film will be Juel Taylor’s directorial debut in a full-length feature film. Taylor also co-wrote the screenplay with Tony Rettenmaier. John Boyega also leads alongside Teyonah Parris, Kiefer Sutherland, and Jamie Foxx. Foxx, the film’s producer, has been in the headlines lately because he reportedly suffered a stroke.
Haunted Mansion (July 28 2023)
Haunted Mansion is an upcoming supernatural horror comedy film directed by Justin Simien. Writer Katie Dippold crafted the screenplay for the film. LaKeith Stanfield plays the lead alongside Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, and Jared Leto among others. Haunted Mansion is also scheduled to be released in the United States on July 28, 2023, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film follows the ghostly adventures of Gabbie and her nine-year-old son Travis after the two move into a haunted mansion.
The Equalizer 3 (September 1, 2023)
The Equalizer film series is one of the few big-budget Hollywood action movies with Black leads. Denzel Washington is the main man in The Equalizer film series. The first Equalizer movie was released in 2014. The sequel, The Equalizer 2, premiered in 2018. Further, Sony Pictures intends to release the third installment, The Equalizer 3, in September 2023.
Generally, the films are loosely based on a classic TV series of the same name. The TV show aired between 1985 and 1989. The basic plot of The Equalizer action films center around vigilante Robert McCall played by Denzel Washington. Robert primarily saves those close to him with his tactical combat and weapons training. The Equalizer 3 is also set to star Dakota Fanning, Sonia Ben Ammar, and Remo Girone.
The upcoming movie The Color Purple promises to reinvigorate the stage musical version of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. Director Blitz Bazawule is at the helm of the adaptation project. The film aims to capture the timeless story’s essence while providing fresh insights. The Color Purple is also set against the backdrop of the early 20th century. It follows the journey of Celie, a strong and resilient Black woman who overcomes numerous obstacles to find her own voice and inner strength. Additionally, R&B crooner, Fantasia Barrino, will play the lead role. H.E.R., Ciara, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, and Halle Bailey also make part of the star-studded cast.
Fans of the Air Jordan 1 have absolutely been spoiled over the last few years. This is a sneaker that is constantly getting some dope new colorways. Overall, it is also perhaps the most iconic shoe ever made. Michael Jordan wore it in his first year in the NBA, which consequently makes it a part of history. Moreover, it just has an amazing look to it. There is no denying this shoe’s place within the sneaker lexicon. At this point, pretty well every single sneakerhead has a pair.
Furthermore, this is a shoe that has cemented its place within pop culture. There have been various instances in which this sneaker has been seen in movies or other forms of media. One of the more recent examples of that was on the Air Jordan 1 “Origin Story.” The shoe was made to help promote Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. Subsequently, there is a sequel coming out called Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. Interestingly enough, this movie is also getting its very own sneaker.
This new sneaker is called the Air Jordan 1 “Spider-Verse.” If you know the visual motifs of the film, then this silhouette will certainly make sense to you. However, it may actually come across as jarring to others. Firstly, you can tell that this shoe has a similar base to the “Chicago” Air Jordan 1. However, things get very weird when you get to the overlays near the cuff of the shoe. There are all sorts of circles that are red in nature. Moreover, they are bolstered by some blue and yellow tones. Needless to say, this shoe is definitely going for something exciting.
For those of you out there who are fans of these, you will have to wait until May 20th to cop. Additionally, these will cost a total of $200 USD. As for Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, that movie will be dropping on June 2nd. Needless to say, these will prepare you for the new film. Let us know your thoughts on this Air Jordan 1, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world.
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