The new film *HIM*, slated for release in 2025, is already generating buzz. Directed by Justin Tipping, it follows a talented football player who gets a chance to train with his hero after a tough injury. But things take a dark turn as unsettling events unfold and hidden truths come to light. Rising star Tyriq Withers leads the cast alongside Marlon Wayans. While Withers isn’t widely known yet, the director had a specific reason for choosing him for the lead role.
In an interview with SFX Magazine about the film TopMob, director Tipping spoke highly of his lead actor, despite the actor being relatively unknown. Unlike many big-budget movies that rely on established stars, Tipping felt choosing someone new fit the story perfectly, as it reflected the character Cam’s own rise as a promising athlete.
Tyriq was a highly competitive soccer player, and he played football for one year during his senior year of high school. He was good enough to receive a scholarship and eventually played for Florida State, a top-ranked football program. This background gives him a unique combination of potential and humility that he can bring to the role – he has the talent to be great, but remains grounded.
Okay, so this kid, Tyriq Withers, got a football scholarship to Florida State after *one* year of high school – that’s seriously rare, the kind of raw talent announcers go wild about. It’s cool how actually *being* a college athlete helped him understand the character Cam. Though honestly, I don’t think anything in real life could have prepared him for the crazy ending of *HIM* – that movie is just on another level!
Withers is a rising star in film and television, having begun his career around 2021. He has a promising future and his work in projects like *HIM* and *I Know What You Did Last Summer* could lead to bigger roles. He’s still gaining experience and, according to director Justin Tipping, is still adjusting to being around well-known actors.
He wasn’t used to being around famous people, and this was his first time navigating the world of politics, strong personalities, and public attention. Because of this, the movie captures very genuine reactions and performances as he experiences it all.
It must have been an incredible experience for the actor to share the screen with a talent like Marlon Wayans, who’s currently working on *Scary Movie 6*. Hopefully, Tyriq Withers had the chance to learn from Wayans both on set and from his positive attitude towards critical reviews.
TopMob gave the movie *HIM* an average review, and most other critics weren’t impressed. However, Marlon Wayans recently offered a thoughtful perspective on his latest film. He honestly admitted that critics often panned his movies initially, but many of them later became popular and are now considered classics. Because of this, Wayans encouraged audiences to judge his new horror-sports film for themselves.
Marlon Wayans recently reflected on his experience filming ‘Requiem for a Dream,’ admitting he felt deeply uncomfortable with certain scenes. He shared these thoughts as the film celebrates its 25th anniversary.
There aren’t many films that successfully combine sports and horror, so it’s difficult to predict how audiences will eventually view *HIM*. It might take a year, or even ten, to really know its place in popular culture. A good example of this is *The Fan* with Wesley Snipes and Robert De Niro, which wasn’t a hit when it first came out, but people appreciate it much more now.
It’s great to learn why Tyriq Withers was chosen to star in *HIM*, especially that his own athletic background helped him connect with the story. I’d really like to see him use his skills in more sports movies – it feels like there aren’t as many being made now as there were when I was younger.
The movie *HIM* is currently showing in theaters. If you’re interested in sports-themed films, be sure to check out TopMob’s list of the best movies that combine sports and cinema.
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2025-09-24 04:11