Jordan Peele’s latest project, HIM, drops its eerie first teaser trailer.
Starring Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers, the Justin Tipping-directed horror film promises a chilling look at fame, power, and sacrifice.
Here’s everything we know.
🎥 Jordan Peele’s ‘Him‘ Is About To Shake The Table
When Jordan Peele drops a new project, we already know it’s going to be more than just a movie—it’s an experience.
And Him is no exception. Produced by Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and Universal Pictures, the film promises a twisted journey into the depths of celebrity worship, toxic mentorship, and the price of greatness.
Directed by Justin Tipping, Him follows Cameron Cade (Tyriq Withers), a gifted college quarterback with a golden arm and tunnel vision for the NFL.
Cam’s entire identity is wrapped up in football—his body, his brand, his future.
But everything comes crashing down when he’s violently attacked by an obsessed fan on the eve of the biggest moment of his life: the pro scouting Combine.
🧠 The Mind Games Begin
With a serious brain injury and his NFL dreams hanging by a thread, Cam is desperate for a miracle.
Enter Isaiah White(Marlon Wayans)—a legendary quarterback, cultural icon, and Cam’s childhood hero.
Isaiah swoops in with an offer that feels heaven-sent: personal mentorship and intense training at his private retreat, far from the noise and pressure of the outside world.
But things aren’t quite what they seem.
Isaiah lives on the compound with his wife, Elsie (Julia Fox), a seductive and enigmatic influencer who plays just as many mind games as her husband.
What starts as training turns into something cult-like.
Cam begins to unravel as Isaiah’s image of discipline, legacy, and “greatness at all costs” becomes manipulative, controlling—and increasingly dangerous.
🧩 What ‘Him‘ Is Really Exploring
This isn’t just a sports movie or a horror flick.
Him is a psychological deep dive into:
- The dark side of fame and hero worship
- The toxic pressure of masculinity and athletic greatness
- How trauma, identity, and ambition can be weaponized
- The blurred lines between mentorship and manipulation
As Cam spirals deeper into Isaiah’s twisted version of success, the film poses a haunting question: How far would you go to become who they told you to be?
🧠 Marlon Wayans Like You’ve Never Seen Him
Wayans sheds his comedic skin for a chilling, career-defining performance.
As Isaiah, he exudes charm, dominance, and slow-burning menace—perfectly capturing the seductive toxicity that can live behind a hero’s smile.
Tyriq Withers, known for his role in “Atlanta,” anchors the film as Cam, delivering a raw and vulnerable portrayal of a young man caught between aspiration and identity.
Julia Fox’s turn as Elsie is icy, hypnotic, and dangerously unpredictable.
The film also features:
- Tim Heidecker (Us) as a mysterious figure tied to the compound
- Jim Jefferies, bringing edge and tension
- Maurice Greene, Guapdad 4000, and Tierra Whack in standout film debuts
🎬 Watch The Teaser Trailer For ‘Him‘
👀 You Pulling Up?
Him feels like Get Out meets Whiplash with a dash of Black Swan—a nightmare wrapped in ambition and ego.
It’s a story about what happens when your dreams belong more to the world than to yourself, and what you’re willing to sacrifice to get them back.
🔥 Will you be watching Him when it drops? Let me know in the comments!
Lock In With Ice Cream Convos:
- SUBSCRIBE To Ice Cream Conversations on YouTube.
- FOLLOW US on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
- SHARE this post on socials!
