Monkeypaw Productions is kicking off spooky season with their latest horror film HIM, which has just landed in theaters. The film follows a rising quarterback who suffers a career-altering injury after being attacked by a crazed fan. Things take a turn when he gets an offer to train at an isolated compound.
Stars Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers recently sat down with Fandango to talk about training for the film and whether they agree with the sacrifices needed to be made to get to that level of greatness. And while they were at it, the duo shared what horror movies they’re hoping will get a nod in the upcoming Scary Movie 6. Check out the full interview above, and be sure to watch HIM in theaters this weekend.
Natasha Martinez for Fandango: So, getting into the training for this film, I know you guys trained with former NFL quarterbacks. So, were there any other quarterbacks that you reached out to or maybe spoke with before filming?
Marlon Wayans: I spoke to RG3 and a few other quarterbacks. I reached out to my small pool of people I knew. […] And I think they’re gonna lose their minds. They’re gonna be like, “this is a great representation of — spiritually, mentally, and even business-wise — what we go through.” And I love the message of the movie. How much are you willing to sacrifice but what are you willing to hold on to? And that’s your integrity.
HIM is now in theaters. Reserve your tickets on Fandango today.
