New Featurette Gives a First Look at Jordan Peele Horror Film HIM
A short video titled Shepherding HIM has just been released. It shows Jordan Peele praising director Justin Tipping for blending horror with professional sports. The clip follows the recent trailer release and adds fresh insight for fans.
Director Justin Tipping Explains His Vision
In the featurette, Justin Tipping tells Peele that he wanted to mix two worlds that rarely meet. He says the goal was to create a story that feels both terrifying and familiar. He adds that the sports setting lets the audience feel the pressure of competition while the horror elements raise the stakes.
Plot Overview of HIM
The film follows former college wide receiver Tyriq Withers, who plays Cameron Cade. Cade is a rising star quarterback who lives for football. On the night before the annual scouting Combine, a fan attacks him. The attack leaves him with a possible career ending brain injury.
“HIM stars former college wide-receiver Tyriq Withers as Cameron Cade, a rising-star quarterback who has devoted his life, and identity, to football. On the eve of professional football’s annual scouting Combine, Cam is attacked by an unhinged fan and suffers a potentially career-ending brain trauma. Just when all seems lost, Cam receives a lifeline when his hero, Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans), a legendary eight-time Championship quarterback and cultural megastar, offers to train Cam at Isaiah’s isolated compound that he shares with his celebrity influencer wife, Elsie White (Julia Fox; Uncut Gems, No Sudden Move). But as Cam’s training accelerates, Isaiah’s charisma begins to curdle into something darker, sending his protégé down a disorienting rabbit hole that may cost him more than he ever bargained for.”
Just when hope seems lost, a legend named Isaiah White steps in. Isaiah is an eight time Championship quarterback and a cultural icon. He offers Cade a chance to train at his private compound. Isaiah lives there with his influencer wife Elsie White, played by Julia Fox. As training intensifies, Isaiah’s charm turns dark. Cade finds himself in a confusing rabbit hole that may cost him more than his career.
Cast Highlights
Marlon Wayans plays Isaiah White. Julia Fox appears as Elsie White. Tim Heidecker, Jim Jeffries, former MMA fighter Maurice Greene, and hip hop artists Tierra Whack and Guapdad 4000 also join the ensemble. Each performer brings a unique flavor to the horror‑sports mix.
Monkeypaw Productions Expands Its Horror Portfolio
Jordan Peele’s company, Monkeypaw Productions, started in 2012 with Key & Peele. Over the years, the studio has become known for horror projects. HIM adds a sports angle to that reputation. The studio also plans another untitled film for release in October 2026. While details are scarce, fans expect the same level of intrigue that Peele delivers.
Release Date and Audience Reaction
HIM is set to hit theaters on September 19. The new featurette has already sparked conversation online. Viewers wonder if the blend of football drama and horror will succeed. Others are eager to see how Peele’s influence shapes the final product.
The featurette offers a glimpse of what to expect, but the full experience will only be clear after the movie’s release. Will you join the crowd on opening night, or will you wait for reviews?
Source: JoBlo