Denzel Washington and Spike Lee are collaborating once again for 'Highest 2 Lowest,' their first project together in nearly two decades [2, 15]. This neo-noir crime thriller, a reimagining of Akira Kurosawa's 'High and Low,' features Washington as a music mogul facing a critical moral dilemma [2, 3].
In 'Highest 2 Lowest,' Washington's character finds himself entangled in a ransom plot, forcing him to confront his deepest values [4, 6]. The film boasts a stellar cast, including A$AP Rocky, Jeffrey Wright, and Ice Spice [2, 8].
'Highest 2 Lowest' is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025 [2, 5]. A24 will release the film in theaters on August 22, 2025, followed by its debut on Apple TV+ on September 5, 2025 [2, 4]. The film delves into themes of morality, success, and the challenges presented by wealth and power in modern-day New York City [3, 11].