Lakeith Stanfield
Is Tapped for
'Candyman' Reboot The 27-year-old
actor is reportedly
in talks to star as the
film's lead, Anthony. The character is
described as a young
man who researches the
Candyman urban legend. Peele will co-write the
new horror film, bringing new
life to the cult horror franchise. The film starred Tony Todd
as a hook-wielding supernatural
killer who appears after his
name is said five times in a mirror. The original film was
inspired by horror
author Clive Barker's
short story, 'The Forbidden.' Nia DaCosta is on board
to direct the project
with Win Rosenfeld. Peele admits the movie
had a huge impact on
him when he was younger.
