Sinqua Walls scores winning Wesley Snipes role in reboot of White Men Can’t Jump
Sinqua Walls‘ hoop dreams are coming true.
The American Soul actor has been tapped to play opposite rapper Jack Harlow in the reboot of White Men Can’t Jump.
The 37-year-old shared the good news with his fans on social media writing, ‘It’s Time To get To work! They Never said it was Easy!! They Just said it would be worth it!’
Hoop dreams: Sinqua Walls’ hoop dreams are coming true. The Amerian Soul actor has been tapped to play opposite rapper Jack Harlow in the reboot of White Men Can’t Jump
‘Beyond..Beyond..Excited!! To go on this journey w/some amazingly talented Artist, & Honor some GREATS that came before me!!’
The Louisiana native will step into the role Wesley Snipes created in the 1992 original, co-starring Woody Harrelson and Rosie Perez.
Jack Harlow, who wowed executives in his audition, will take on the Harrelson role in the updated film about two basketball hustlers who join forces to double their chances to score some dough .
Nothin’ but net: The Louisiana native will step into the role Wesley Snipes played in the 1992 original, as a basketball hustler who teams up with Woody Harrelson’s character to score more dough
Teammate: Rapper Jack Harlow will take on the role of Billy, originated by Woody Harrelson in the 1992 film
The actress who will take on the role of Gloria has not been announced.
White Men Can’t Jump celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Oscars ceremonies, with the original cast in attendance.
The 6’2″ actor can currently be seen on Netflix in the romantic comedy Resort to Love.
Worth it: The 37-year-old shared the good news with his fans on social media writing, ‘It’s Time To get To work! They Never said it was Easy!! They Just said it would be worth it!’
He recently wrapped up on the film Mending the Line.
The University of San Francisco alum is stepping behind the camera for his work on Mending the Line as a producer.
He will also co-star with Emmy winner Brian Cox in the drama about two war vets who turn to fly fishing to deal with emotional and physical trauma.
30 years: White Men Can’t Jump celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Oscars ceremonies, with the original cast in attendance
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