Lakeith Stanfield <br />Is Tapped for <br />'Candyman' Reboot The 27-year-old <br />actor is reportedly <br />in talks to star as the <br />film's lead, Anthony. The character is <br />described as a young <br />man who researches the <br />Candyman urban legend. Peele will co-write the <br />new horror film, bringing new <br />life to the cult horror franchise. The film starred Tony Todd <br />as a hook-wielding supernatural <br />killer who appears after his <br />name is said five times in a mirror. The original film was <br />inspired by horror <br />author Clive Barker's <br />short story, 'The Forbidden.' Nia DaCosta is on board <br />to direct the project <br />with Win Rosenfeld. Peele admits the movie <br />had a huge impact on <br />him when he was younger.
