HIM

Production Announcement

New Mexico Film Office Announces Feature Film “Him” Filming in New Mexico

Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Amber Dodson announced today that the feature film “Him” is filming in and around Albuquerque, Truth or Consequences, and Corrales.

The production will employ over 1500 New Mexicans - 294 crew members and 1377 background talent.

From Oscar^® winner Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions, producers of the landmark horror films “Get Out,” “Us,” “Candyman” and “Nope,” comes a blood-chilling journey into the inner sanctum of fame, power, and the pursuit of excellence at any cost.

From an acclaimed Black List screenplay by Zack Akers & Skip Bronkie (creators of the sci-fi crime series “Limetown”), “HIM” centers on a promising young football player, invited to train at the isolated compound of a dynasty team’s aging QB1.

Marlon Wayans stars in an electrifying dramatic role as the legendary quarterback, and former college athlete Tyriq Withers (“The Game,” “Tell Me Lies”) plays his protégé. The film also stars Julia Fox (“Uncut Gems,” “No Sudden Move”), Tim Heidecker (“First Time Female Director,” “Us”), comedian Jim Jefferies (“The Jim Jefferies Show”), and hip hop phenoms Guapdad 4000 and Grammy nominee Tierra Whack, both in their feature film debuts.

“HIM” is directed by Justin Tipping (“Kicks, Joe vs. Carole”) and is produced by Ian Cooper (“Nope,” “Us”), Jordan Peele (“Nope,” “Get Out”), Win Rosenfeld (“Candyman, Lovecraft Country”) and Jamal M. Watson (“Hala,” “Sprinter”) for Monkeypaw Productions and is executive produced by David Kern (“The Bikeriders,” “Flamin' Hot”) and Monkeypaw's Kate Oh.

After last year’s release of NBCUniversal’s “Oppenheimer,” this production further illustrates NBCUniversal's dedication as a New Mexico Film Partner to foster the growth of the state's film industry by investing in production expenditure, infrastructure, and training initiatives tailored for local New Mexicans, exemplified by Universal's Below-the-Line Traineeship. Throughout this project, the traineeship afforded (NUMBER) individuals new to the industry invaluable on-set exposure and mentorship, establishing a pathway spanning various roles within the industry, thereby generating exclusive avenues to expand our local workforce and bolster the New Mexico film industry.