Thursday night (May 11), the stars of the upcoming film White Men Can’t Jump hit the red carpet at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theater for the premiere of the ’90s classic’s reboot. Directed by Calmatic, the movie stars Jack Harlow in his feature film debut, Sinqua Walls, Teyana Taylor, Vince Staples, Lance Redding, Myles Bullock, and more. Set to premiere on Hulu on May 19, White Men Can’t Jump is written by Kenya Barris and Doug Hall.
Aside from the cast, other celebrities like Lil Nas X, Ty Dolla $ign, Hit-Boy, Lil Rel, and more walked the red carpet. Check out photos from the star-studded event below.
White Men Can’t Jump is executive produced by Blake Griffin, Ryan Kalil, Noah Weinstein, Calmatic, Doug Hall, E. Brian Dobbins and James Powers. The film was first announced in 2017 when Griffin joined Kalil and Barris on the idea. The film “celebrates the streetball hustling culture of Los Angeles.”
Walls stars as Kamal, once a promising player who derailed his future in the sport due to personal struggles. Harlow leads as Jeremy, a former college basketball star whose injuries stalled his own career. The film finds both characters juggling their relationships, financial pressures, and serious internal conflicts. The two ballers, learning that they may have more in common than initially believed.
The original White Men Can’t Jump was released in 1992, co-starring Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson as a pair of hustling street ballers.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Araya Doheny/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios (L-R) Calmatic, Laura Harrier, Jack Harlow, Teyana Taylor, Sinqua Walls and Myles Bullock attend the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Laura Harrier attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Teyana Taylor attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Lil Nas X attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Keilani Asmus and Matt Kalil attend the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios DJ Drama attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Eric Bellinger attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Jack Harlow and Sinqua Walls attend the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios (L-R) Laura Harrier, Jack Harlow, Teyana Taylor and Sinqua Walls attend the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Ty Dolla $ign attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Sinqua Walls attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Dazeran Jones attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Anthony Hamilton Jr. attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Bentley Green attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Lil Rel Howery attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Araya Doheny/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios) J. Alphonse Nicholson, Paris Nicole and Gerald Johnson attend the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Araya Doheny/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios (L-R) Skyh Black and KJ Smith attend the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Araya Doheny/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios View of stage during the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios) Kacey Lynch attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios) Melanie Fiona (R) attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Harold Perry attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Neishea Lemle attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios) Hit-Boy attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Kyle attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Mez attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Myles Bullock (L) attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Bresha Webb attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios EJ Williams attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Josef Thompson attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Baylie Nicole attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios DJ QwessCoast attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios DJ Battle Cat attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Paris Nicole attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Dazeran Jones attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Tristen J. Winger attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios Aiden Shute attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.
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“White Men Can’t Jump” Premiere
Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios DJ Hed attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 11, 2023.