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