Since his directorial debut in 2017 with get out, Jordan Peele has become one of the most anticipated and high-profile directors of our time. Later release We in 2019, the director further cemented his status as an iconic horror filmmaker with his own unique style.
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The director is known for his mature horror films based on complex and terrifying plots. He referenced classic Hollywood movies to give social commentary and a different perspective from which audiences can observe.
What is Nope on?
With much of the film’s plot secret, the director has once again produced a unique and original story. Teasing the film’s plot, the director told Empire magazine that the film focuses on the story between a brother and a sister. He further stated:
“…..I wanted to do a show, something that would promote my favorite art form and my favorite way of looking at that art form: the theatrical experience.”
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With the film set to include extraterrestrial elements, it will also be Jordan Peele’s most expensive film to date. gand exit costs only $4.5 million and We was realized at less than 20 million dollars, while Nope had a budget of $68 million, raising the stakes even further if the film fails.
Jordan Peele Nope hits theaters!
Being the filmmaker’s third directorial outing, Nope seems to be the slowest of the three films when it comes to performance. But is still considered a major hit when competing against the other major films, such as High-speed train, Thor: Love and Thunder and Top Gun: Maverick.
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Released in July, Rotten Tomatoes‘ Erik Davis reported that Nope The box office surpassed the $100 million mark domestically, making Jordan one of the few directors to achieve such a feat.
Nope is now in theaters.
Source: ScreenRant