More than a decade later, Ike Barinholtz is opening up about the Police Academy reboot that was scrapped amid a rise in lethal police brutality. The comedian noted that Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele were set to star in the “dirty, R-rated, modern” take on the 1984 Hugh Wilson-helmed police comedy that spawned six sequels […]
Why This Matters
Police Academy reboot scrapped due to Mike Brown shooting.
- Ike Barinholtz revealed the Keegan-Michael Key & Jordan Peele-led reboot was shelved amid rising police brutality.
- The project was to be a "dirty, R-rated, modern" take on the original 1984 film.
- Six sequels were produced following the initial release.
Why it matters: The cancellation reflects the shift in public sentiment towards police imagery in entertainment.
Key Points
- More than a decade later, Ike Barinholtz is opening up about the Police Academy reboot that was scrapped amid a rise in lethal police brutality.
- The comedian noted that Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele were set to star in the “dirty, R-rated, modern” take on the 1984 Hugh Wilson-helmed police comedy that spawned six sequels […]
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