High and Low: What we know so far about Spike Lee-directed reimagination of Akira Kurosawa's classic thriller

Spike Lee is directing the re-imagination of the Akira Kurosawa classic thriller 'High and Low', which was released in 1963. The new edition of the film will see Denzel Washington as one of the leads and according to recent reports, Jeffrey Wright has joined the cast list.

Jeffrey is known for his Oscar-nominated film American Fiction. He has also featured in HBO’s Westworld and has played pivotal roles in Shaft, No Time to Die and The Batman.

Wright played the role of Lt. James Gordon in The Batman (2022) which saw Robert Pattinson play the role of Batman, a character adapted from the DC Comics world. The film also saw Zoë Kravitz and Paul Dano in trivial roles as Selena Kyle and The Riddler, respectively.

High and Low: A brief insight

The Japan-based storyline of High and Low released in 1963 saw the glimpses of the terrible world of crime in Japan, when a wealthy business-owner was informed that his son has been kidnapped and he will have to pay a heavy ransom for the boy's safe return. However, it was later discovered that the businessman's son was not kidnapped and the kidnapper had mistakenly picked up chauffeur's son instead. What follows is the journey and negotiation for the child to be returned back to his parents safely.

High and Low: What to Expect

Whether High and Low's reimagination will follow the same sequence or not, is yet to be seen. However, much is expected from Spike Lee who has delivered films with strong messages that have treaded upon urban crime, poverty, and various political and economic issues. He is renowned for Jungle Fever (1991), Malcolm X (1992), Inside Man (2006) and many more critically acclaimed films. His works have featured renowned Hollywood stars like Samuel L. Jackson, Denzel Washington, Giancarlo Esposito, Rosie Perez, and more.

FAQs:

Who directed the film High and Low that was released in 1963?
Akira Kurosawa, a filmmaker renowned for his thrillers and phenomenal film sequences, directed the film High and Low in 1963 that reflected the crime world in Japan. Spike Lee is currently working on a reimagination of that film with stars like Denzel Washington and Jeffrey Wright.

What are some of the awards Spike Lee has won?
Popular and critically acclaimed director Spike Lee has been awarded with an Academy Award, Primetime Emmy Awards (twice), a BAFTA Award, along with two Peabody Awards, amongst many other laurels.