Daniel Kaluuya will have a statue of his breakout role in Get Out placed in his hometown of London.
Organizers noted that the unveiling of Kaluuya’s Get Out statue will coincide with Halloween and the U.K.’s Black History Month, aligning with the film’s horror genre and reflecting themes celebrating Black American culture and lived experiences. The statue is expected to symbolize modern cinematic achievement and local talent alongside a diverse collection of statues along the trail that features iconic figures from the past century of film, including Harry Potter, Batman, Wonder Woman, Mary Poppins, and Gene Kelly.
“We are excited to welcome Daniel Kaluuya and Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ to our Scenes in the Square line-up as a celebration of a modern cinematic success and homegrown British talent,” said Mark Williams, deputy chief executive for Heart of London Business Alliance, which runs “Scenes in the Square” with support from Westminster City Council.
“It points to a bright future for our trail, with Kaluuya as a chosen symbol of the future of entertainment, and it is a pleasure to be able to spotlight such a pioneering film.”
Since the trail’s inception four years ago, temporary additions include the aforementioned, the iron throne from Game of Thrones, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and Indiana Jones. Kaluuya’s statue appears to be the first time the Square has highlighted a Black actor and/or film character.
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Source: Black Enterprise