Lee reveals that his upcoming film Highest 2 Lowest is set in the music industry, with A$AP playing "the main role"

"The main role... is A$AP Rocky," he said during an interview at the 2024 Red Sea International Film Festival.

Rocky is a gifted entertainer. He became famous as a well-known as a rapper, but he has successfully transitioned into other fields.

The rapper is starring in "Highest 2 Lowest," Spike Lee's upcoming reimagining of Akira Kurosawa's "High and Low" that also stars Denzel Washington. A$AP Rocky's casting was rumored after set photos circulated of him in character as Yung Felon.

In April, it was revealed that Ice Spice would make her acting debut in Spike Lee’s English-language reinterpretation of the 1963 Akira Kurosawa crime thriller High And Low alongside Denzel Washington.

A$AP Rocky has been tapped to star in Spike Lee’s next joint. IndieWire reports that the Harlmeite is set to star in Highest 2 Lowest, which also stars Denzel Washington. The legendary director later confirmed to Deadline that Rocky would star in the lead role,

A$AP Rocky Lands Lead Role in New Spike Lee Movie An exciting new collaboration has fans of music and film buzzing. A$AP Rocky has officially been cast in the lead role for a new in Spike Lee film. The legendary filmmaker confirmed the exciting news earlier today.