Director Jordan Peele has found the new leads for his upcoming feature film, actress, and recording artist Keke Palmer will star alongside Get Out star Daniel Kaluuya.
According to Deadline, similar to Peele’s other films, details regarding the plot and characters have been kept secret.
The Oscar-winning director’s first two films, Get Out and Us, have quickly become hits. Both of his films grossing over $500 million worldwide. Mounting on top of the success of Get Out, the director also won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Both of Peel’s former films he wrote and directed.
This isn’t the first time Palmer and Peele’s paths have crossed. Both stars met years prior on the set of Key & Peele Show. This film will mark Palmer’s biggest role to date after co-starring in Hustlers alongside Cardi B and Jennifer Lopez.
Kaluuya is currently receiving praise for his role portraying Black Panther leader, Fred Hampton in Judas, and the Black Messiah. Although not even out for a week yet, the film has already been nominated for Orginal ScreenPlay at the 2021 Writer Guild of America Awards.
Peele’s new feature film starring Palmer and Kaluuya s set to release July 22, 2022.