Spike Lee found some inspiration ... Everyone was saying it," Lee explained during a recent episode of the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast. "I seen those memes and then in the film, we used that." ...

Spike Lee explains why he cast A$AP Rocky in A24's 'Highest 2 Lowest'. Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival/Dia Dipasupil/Getty ...

In December 2024, it was announced that ASAP Rocky had landed a starring role in Spike Lee’s ... As for how Rocky landed on Lee’s radar, it turns out social media memes played a part.

Spike Lee reveals that a viral meme was a factor in casting A$AP Rocky for his latest film, "Highest 2 Lowest". “What’s funny is that I was looking at Instagram ...

Spike Lee cast A$AP Rocky in 'Highest 2 Lowest' after spotting a meme comparing him to Denzel Washington. Lee mentioned the meme even made it into the film ...

While follower counts have been known to aid casting decisions in today’s Hollywood, Spike Lee is turning to the memes. “What’s funny is that I was looking at Instagram four or five years ...

Spike Lee found some inspiration ... Everyone was saying it," Lee explained during a recent episode of the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast. "I seen those memes and then in the film, we used that." ...

Spike Lee cast A$AP Rocky in his new movie after seeing a meme on Instagram which compared him to Denzel Washington. The director hired the rapper to star in his new ...