Nope (2022)
Nope was the link movie connecting Lightyear and Black Panther.
Linked through Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya.
Both Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya appeared in Nope.
About Nope
"What’s a bad miracle?"
Residents in a lonely gulch of inland California bear witness to an uncanny, chilling discovery.
Directed by Jordan Peele
Written by Jordan Peele
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Awards
Nope received positive reviews and was named one of the top ten films of 2022 by the American Film Institute. The film's scene involving the chimpanzee Gordy was nominated for Best Scene at the 2022 St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Awards.
Soundtrack
Score by Michael Abels
The film's score was composed by Michael Abels, who has collaborated with Peele on previous projects. The soundtrack features original music that enhances the film's themes and atmosphere.
Movie trivia
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Jordan Peele announced Nope in November 2020, citing classic films like King Kong and Jaws as inspirations, aiming to create a spectacle that reflects society's addiction to it.
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The film's title was revealed in July 2021, after the casting of Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya in February 2021 and Steven Yeun in March 2021.
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Filming took place in Los Angeles County from June to November 2021, with the production being under Peele's Monkeypaw Productions.
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The film features a significant thematic exploration of spectacle and exploitation, with critics noting its commentary on the history of black contributions in cinema.
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The character of Ricky 'Jupe' Park, played by Steven Yeun, draws parallels between his traumatic childhood experience with a violent chimpanzee and his attempts to profit from the UFO.
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Peele's decision to focus on clouds in the film was inspired by his fascination with their beauty and the idea of capturing that feeling in a horror context.
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