High and Low (upcoming film)

High and Low
High and Low
Directed by	Spike Lee
Screenplay by	Spike Lee; Alan Fox;
Based on	King's Ransom; by Ed McBain
Produced by	Todd Black; Jason Michael Berman;
Starring	Denzel Washington; Ilfenesh Hadera; Jeffrey Wright; Ice Spice; ASAP Rocky; Dean Winters; Michael Potts; John Douglas Thompson;
Cinematography	Matthew Libatique
Edited by	Barry Alexander Brown; Allyson C. Johnson;
Production; companies	A24; Escape Artists; Mandalay Pictures;
Distributed by	A24; Apple Original Films (through Apple TV+);
Country	United States
Language	English

High and Low is an upcoming American crime thriller film directed by Spike Lee. It is an English-language remake of the 1963 Japanese film High and Low, itself loosely based on the 1959 novel King's Ransom by Ed McBain (Evan Hunter). The film stars Denzel Washington, Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, Ice Spice, ASAP Rocky, Dean Winters, John Douglas Thompson, and Michael Potts.

High and Low is scheduled to be released theatrically by A24 before its Apple TV+ release.

Cast

Alan Fox wrote the original script, and Denzel Washington came on board to star before Spike Lee became involved in rewriting the screenplay and directing the film.^[2] In February 2024, the film was officially announced, to be produced by A24, Todd Black for Escape Artists, and Jason Michael Berman for Mandalay Pictures. Spike Lee is also an executive producer through his 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks production company.^[3] Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, and Ice Spice joined the cast soon after,^[4]^[5]^[6] and principal photography began in New York City on March 4, 2024, with Matthew Libatique as cinematographer.^[7] Filming wrapped on June 3.^[8]

The film is set to be released theatrically by A24 in spring 2025 before it is available to stream on Apple TV+.^[3]

^ Spike Lee Instagram Filming Wrap Post
^ Gardner, Chris (May 4, 2024). "Spike Lee and Giancarlo Esposito Reunite for Fiat Campaign, Talk Denzel Washington, Megalopolis and AI". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Stephan, Katcy (February 8, 2024). "Denzel Washington and Spike Lee Reuniting to Remake Kurosawa's High and Low With A24 and Apple". Variety. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
^ Grobar, Matt (March 18, 2024). "Ilfenesh Hadera Joins Denzel Washington In Spike Lee's High and Low For Apple, A24". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
^ Kroll, Justin; Grobar, Matt (March 19, 2024). "Jeffrey Wright Latest To Join Denzel Washington In Spike Lee's High And Low". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ Stephan, Katcy; Lang, Brent (April 10, 2024). "Ice Spice Set to Appear in Spike Lee's High and Low With Denzel Washington (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
^ Tangcay, Jazz (March 3, 2024). "Oppenheimer: Hoyte Van Hoytema Wins Top Honors at American Society of Cinematographers Awards". Variety. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
^ Klawans, Justin (June 3, 2024). "Filming Wraps on Spike Lee's 'High and Low' Remake Starring Denzel Washington". Collider. Retrieved August 15, 2024.