'White Men Can't Jump' Trailer: 20th Century Studios' Remake Of The '90s Classic Hits Hulu On May 19

Did anyone ask for a “White Men Can’t Jump” remake? Doubtful, but the ’90s classic gets the reboot treatment thanks to screenwriters Kenya Barris and Doug Hall. A property like this could be in worse hands, though. Barris — creator of “Black-ish” and “Grown-ish” — is no stranger to the remake game. He’s been involved with updates of “Shaft” and “Cheaper by the Dozen,” with an “Uptown Saturday Night” reimagining also in development.

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And that’s what 20th Century Studios‘ and Hulu‘s “White Men Can’t Jump” is: a reimagining. The film focuses on two new, albeit similar, characters the original iconic duo of Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson. Jack Harlow stars as Jeremy, a former player who finds new ways to use his skills. He’s joined by Sinqua Walls whose character Kamal knows all too well what it means to lose everything. Teyana TaylorLaura HarrierVince StaplesMyles Bullock, and Lance Reddick round out the cast. 

Here’s an official synopsis for the film courtesy of Hulu:

“White Men Can’t Jump” is a modern retelling of the iconic 1992 film that celebrates the streetball hustling culture of Los Angeles. Sinqua Walls stars as Kamal, once a promising player who derailed his future in the sport, and multi-platinum rap superstar Jack Harlow makes his movie debut as Jeremy, a former star of the game whose injuries stalled his own career. Juggling tenuous relationships, financial pressures and serious internal struggles, the two ballers—opposites who are seemingly miles apart—find they might have more in common than they imagined possible.

The game gets a reset when “White Men Can’t Jump” debuts exclusively on Hulu on May 19. The film will be available on Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories. Watch a trailer for the remake below.