Justin Tipping ‘s “ Him ” is the story of hotshot quarterback draft pick Cameron Cade (Tyriq Withers) learning the ropes of professional ball — and the opulent lifestyle success brings — through the mentorship of the legendary QB Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans). Along the way, Cam learns about the dark secrets that allow for fame and the sacrifices he must make to get what he wants.

The film remixes horror tropes to touch on many big ideas: Masculinity, stalking, parasocial relationships with celebrities, race, athletes’ self-worth and much more. Yet Tipping, who first came onto the project when Skip Bronkie and Zack Akers’ script was called “GOAT” before giving it his own polish, says he was inspired to create a project that, at its core, examines America’s obsession with “exhaustion eco

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