Spike Lee Casts A$AP Rocky in Highest 2 Lowest Film

Spike Lee revealed he cast A$AP Rocky as Denzel Washington's son in his upcoming film 'Highest 2 Lowest' after noticing online memes comparing their looks, a detail the film itself references. The movie is a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 classic 'High and Low' and marks the fifth collaboration between Lee and Washington, their first since 'Inside Man' in 2006. Lee praised Rocky's acting, noting that he holds his own in intense scenes with Washington and expressing satisfaction with the film's outcome. The film also features Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, and Ice Spice, with Washington playing a renowned music mogul targeted by a ransom plot. While Ice Spice has a cameo role, Rocky's performance is more prominent, and Lee described him as 'fire' and unafraid to go head-to-head with veteran actors. 'Highest 2 Lowest' is set to premiere at Cannes, with a wider release to follow.