Sun Apr 06 08:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers Tease Gruesome Football Horror at CinemaCon

**Las Vegas, NV –** Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers brought a dose of playful tension to CinemaCon, offering a glimpse into Universal’s upcoming football-themed horror film, *Him*. While initially adopting their characters’ dynamic on stage – with Wayans jokingly asserting dominance over Withers – the actors revealed conflicting perspectives on the film’s tone. Wayans compared it to the heartwarming sports classic *Rudy*, a comparison swiftly refuted by Withers, who described *Him* as something far more unsettling: “something that burrows under the skin.”

A first-look trailer (not yet publicly released) showcased a darker side, featuring ominous lines about sacrifice and imagery hinting at injury and danger. The film, produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and directed by Justin Tipping, follows a rising quarterback (Withers) mentored by a seasoned player (Wayans) whose pursuit of success comes at a terrifying cost. The impressive ensemble cast includes Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies, Guapdad 4000, and Tierra Whack. The script, previously featured on the Black List, was penned by Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie.

*Him* is slated for release on September 19th. The announcement comes as CinemaCon, the annual gathering of Hollywood studios and exhibitors, wraps up its run. Meanwhile, another Jordan Peele-directed Universal film is set for release on October 23, 2026.

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Sun Apr 06 08:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers Tease Gridiron Horror at CinemaCon

**Las Vegas, NV –** Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers brought the heat to CinemaCon this week, offering a sneak peek at Universal’s upcoming football-themed horror film, *Him*. The duo, playing up their on-screen dynamic, gave a playful yet chilling preview of the Justin Tipping-directed feature. While Wayans jokingly compared the film to the heartwarming sports classic *Rudy*, Withers quickly countered, describing *Him* as something far more sinister, “something that burrows under the skin.”

A first-look trailer (not yet publicly available) showcased the film’s dark undertones, featuring imagery of injury and danger, and a key line from Wayans’ character: “You have to ask yourself, ‘What am I willing to sacrifice?'” The film follows a rising quarterback (Withers) mentored by a seasoned, enigmatic player (Wayans), hinting at a perilous path to success.

*Him*, produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, boasts a star-studded cast including Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies, Guapdad 4000, and Tierra Whack. The script, by Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, previously appeared on the Black List. The film is slated for release on September 19th. The announcement comes as Peele also revealed his next directorial effort for Universal, set for release October 23rd, 2026.

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