Spike Lee unveils a first image of his new film after the Relax of Asap Rocky

The rapper risked 24 years in prison, he will soon be playing Highest 2 Lowest.

Five after DA 5 Bloods,, Spike Lee is preparing to release his new feature film, Highest 2 Lowest. A reinterpretation of Between heaven and hell of Akira Kurosawa (whose title in English is High and low) for which he finds Denzel Washingtonthat he had no longer managed since Inside Man (2006).

Highest 2 Lowest also marks the first major role ofAsap Rocky. After a few small roles, and a lot of cameos in the movies and television, the American rap star wants to pass his acting career to a higher level. He also recently filmed in a comedy presented at Sundance, If i had legs i’d kick youalongside Rose Byrne and Conan O’Brien.

But the life of the companion of Rihanna, with whom he had two children, almost rocked. Accused of having shot a former member of his musical collective in 2021, the 36 -year -old artist was at the heart of a very media trial. After refusing an agreement which would have brought him six months in prison, he was released by the court on February 18. He risked a 24 -year sentence, and threw himself into the arms of Rihanna and his mother when the verdict was pronounced.

A relief for the rapper and his family. But also for Spike Lee Who celebrated the announcement on his Instagram account by sharing the first official image of his film … with Asap Rocky Dressed as a prisoner.

“”Hello, thank you to the judge and the jury for the non -guilty verdict. Asap and Denzel Washington are on fire in Highest 2 Lowest, “said the director while announcing that the film would arrive this summer at the cinema. Produced by A24 and Apple TV+the new Spike Lee does not yet have a precise release date, and we do not know if he will benefit from a passing room in France.

Always as enthusiastic about his communication, Spike Lee posed a few weeks ago with his friend Martin Scorseseafter having thrown him Highest 2 Lowest. He assured of course that Marty had been dazzled by the film and the performance of Denzel Washington …

“Marty loved it!” Spike Lee showed his new film in Martin Scorsese