Jack Harlow will debut on the silver screen in a reboot of the 1992 film “White Men Can’t Jump.” On Thursday, a representative for Harlow confirmed the news. The Louisville native will play Billy Hoyle, a role made famous by Woody Harrelson. There were rumors of a reboot back in 2018, but this marks the first significant step in making the film.
The original follows characters Sidney Deane by Weasley Snipes, Billy Hoyle, and Gloria Clemente, played by Rosie Perez. Billy is a former basketball player who makes money by playing streetball. He’s white and relies on people assuming he can’t be good at the sport. Sidney is Billy’s hustling partner, who is partially responsible for Billy’s loss of a large sum of money. As a result, tension builds between Billy and Gloria.
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Billy’s girlfriend Gloria is growing increasingly frustrated with Billy’s risk-taking. Meanwhile, Gloria has dreams of her own. Her goal is someday to appear on the game show Jeopardy. It’s up to Billy to get him and his girlfriend out of debt while becoming the mature man his girlfriend expects him to be.
Ron Shelton directed the 1992 box-office hit. He is the director behind the baseball flick Bull Durham, another successful sports drama. This version’s script will allegedly be by Doug Hall and Kenya Barris. There are ambiguous reactions to the news, as some think a reboot is unnecessary. Others are excited to see Jack Harlow’s acting chops, though some doubt his ability.
So far, it’s known that 2oth Century Fox will distribute this version of White Men Can’t Jump. There is no word about who will direct the movie, nor is there a date set for production or release. There is also no other news about the casting. However, If Harlow remains in this role, his fans will flock to see him on the big screen.
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