Common, DeVon Franklin Will Remake ‘Cooley High’

Common

The classic 1975 coming of age film Cooley High will be remade at MGM with DeVon Franklin, Common and Tony Krantz.

The original was a Blaxploitation comedic drama that followed the narrative of high school seniors and best-friends, Leroy “Preach” Jackson (Glynn Turman) and Richard “Cochise” Morris (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs). Written by Eric Monte, and produced by American International Pictures (AIP), the film, primarily shot in Chicago, Illinois, was a major hit at the box offices, grossing in at $13,000,000 (USD). The light-hearted and entertaining storyline captivated viewers with its portrayal of carefree best-friends, and its exciting soundtrack featuring the smash hit Baby Love by The Supremes, among many other Motown hits. However, despite the initially fun-filled narrative, the film takes a serious turn as it delves into discussions about masculinity and sexism, gang violence, and the value of education in the black community.

DeVon Franklin

Franklin will produce through his Franklin Entertainment, Common under Freedom Road Productions, and Krantz through Flame Ventures. No further details have yet been shared.

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