Ice Spice to join Denzel Washington in Spike Lee’s 'High and Low' remake, trolls say movie is 'doomed'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The unexpected casting of rising rap star Ice Spice in filmmaker Spike Lee's highly anticipated remake of Akira Kurosawa's 'High and Low' has set the internet ablaze.

The 24-year-old musician, whose real name is Isis Gaston, best known for her viral single 'Munch (Feelin' U),' is set to make her acting debut alongside Hollywood heavyweight Denzel Washington in the crime thriller, as per Variety.

Ice Spice joins cast of Denzel Washington starrer 'High and Low' remake

Ice Spice gained widespread recognition last year with her hit single 'Munch (Feelin' U),' followed by collaborations with industry legends like Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, and Pink Pantheress. Her debut studio album, 'Y2K,' is slated for release later this year.

This collaboration between Washington and Lee marks their fifth venture together, following their last collaboration in 2006's 'Inside Man.' The project is a partnership between Apple Original Films and A24, with a theatrical release planned by A24 before a worldwide launch on AppleTV+.

The production of 'High and Low' was officially announced through a post on X (formerly Twitter) from Apple Original Films, featuring Washington and Lee.

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's history of collabs

Scripted by Lee and Alan Fox, the film is developed and produced by A24, Escape Artists, and Mandalay Pictures. Todd Black of Escape Artists and Jason Michael Berman of Mandalay Pictures will act as producers, while Lee will be executive producing under his 40 Acres And A Mule Filmworks banner.

Lee and Washington have a rich history of collaboration, with projects such as 'Mo' Better Blues,' 'Malcolm X,' 'He Got Game,' and 'Inside Man' under their belt. Additionally, Washington has a strong partnership with Black, having worked together on 'Fences,' 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,' and 'The Equalizer' franchise.

Kurosawa's original 1963 film, based on the novel 'King's Ransom' by Ed McBain, explores themes of downfall and redemption in the wake of a kidnapping.

Internet unamused over Ice Spice's casting in Spike Lee's remake of 'High and Low'

The news of Ice Spice's casting in Lee's remake of 'High and Low' has not been met with enthusiasm online. One X user said, "Yikes." While another user expressed, "Talentless Mid Ice Spice shouldn't be in a movie or a musical video."

A third user wrote, "Worst movie of all time is coming." Another person added, "We don't want it." A fifth user voiced concern, stating, "If she isnt a side character that has zero lines then the film is doomed."

A sixth user expressed disappointment, saying, "Expected better from someone like Spike Lee." Lastly, a user simply stated, "This is really upsetting."

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