Meet brother and sister duo OJ and Em in a new featurette for Jordan Peele's NOPEMOVIE.
A brand-new featurette for Jordan Peele's upcoming horror thriller Nope has been released by Universal Pictures. The new featurette sits down with the writer-director as well as the film's stars, Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya , Keke Palmer , as the trio discusses the connection between the two lead characters: the brother and sister duo of OJ and Em.
The featurette was released on Universal Pictures' official YouTube channel and gives audiences a feel for the dynamic that can be expected between the two leads. "This Film's about many things, but in its core it is about a brother and sister: OJ and Emerald," said Peele in the opening of the video.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY Kaluuya provides some insight into OJ's character, who is described as the "one who stayed behind" to watch over the Haywood Ranch, the only Black-owned horse training ranch in Hollywood and the pair's family ranch. OJ is described as someone whose life is "unraveling," which is when his sister reenters his life, who he sees as not helping on the ranch.
Alongside Kaluuya, Palmer, the film will also star Oscar nominee Steven Yeun along with the rest of the all-star ensemble cast including the likes of Michael Wincott, Brandon Perea, Barbie Ferreira, Terry Notary, Donna Mills, Jennifer Lafleur, Sophia Coto, and Keith David. The film is produced by Ian Cooper and Peele for Monkeypaw Productions. The film will be released by Universal Pictures worldwide.
Nope is set to arrive in theaters worldwide on July 22, 2022. You can check out the new featurette for the upcoming film down below: