I Know What You Did Last Summer, which released in theaters on July 24, 2025, just made me even more excited for an upcoming horror movie that will be produced by Jordan Peele. Even though some divisive story decisions have led to many negativereviews forI Know What You Did Last Summer, the cast of the movie is surprisingly great.
Admittedly, it takes some time to get used to some of the cast members in the new slasher movie. This is because several of thecharacters inI Know What You Did Last Summerare very entitled. Madelyn Cline’s Danica and Tyriq Withers' Teddy, in particular, can be quite off-putting at first. However, by theend ofI Know What You Did Last Summer, I loved both of these characters.
Cline and Withers both delivered incredible performances, making Danica and Teddy the most entertaining characters in the film. Cline is already very popular thanks to her roles inOuter BanksandGlass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, but not a lot of people have heard of Withers. Thankfully,Withers is a standout inI Know What You Did Last Summer, making me so excited for the upcoming horror filmHim.
Tyriq Withers Steals The Show In I Know What You Did Last Summer
Withers Ensures That Teddy Is Very Likable
At the beginning ofI Know What You Did Last Summer, Withers' Teddy is engaged to Danica. It is quickly established that Teddy comes from a rich family. In fact,Teddy’s father is actually the real estate developer who transformed Southport into the “Hamptons of the South” after the 1997 murder spree, which took the lives of characters like Helen Shivers and Barry Cox.
Since he grew up rich and his father is one of the most important people in Southport, Teddy is very entitled.At the start of the movie, Teddy believes that he can do anything he wants, which leads to him foolishly standing in the middle of the road on reaper’s curve. This results in Sam Cooper veering off the road and his car falling off the cliff, which kills him.
Using his money and influence, Teddy’s father covers up the group’s involvement in Sam Cooper’s death.Initially, Teddy seems unbothered when the core group inI Know What You Did Last Summeragrees to never mention the accidentagain. However, one year later, it is revealed that Teddy spiraled out of control after that night.
This eventually resulted in Teddy and Danica calling off their engagement. While this is obviously awful for Teddy, it actually makes his character much more relatable. He clearly can’t cope with the guilt that well, and essentially becomes a recluse. When he does eventually rejoin with the rest of the group,Teddy also serves as a comedic relief character.
If he had been played by another actor, Teddy could’ve remained an unrelatable, annoying character, but Withers is a delight to watch in the slasher movie.
Throughout the movie,Withers delivers several hilarious lines and is arguably the most entertaining character inI Know What You Did Last Summer. If he had been played by another actor, Teddy could’ve remained an unrelatable, annoying character, but Withers is a delight to watch in the slasher movie. Therefore, after this performance, I can’t wait to see Withers play the lead inHim.
Tyriq Withers' Next Horror Movie Is Him
Withers Will Play A Football Prodigy In Him
Withers will next star inHim, which will release in theaters on August 18, 2025, just two months afterI Know What You Did Last Summer. In the sports horror movie,Withers will play Cameron Cade, an up-and-coming football player who is invited to train with an older quarterback, Isaiah White, who has led a dynasty team for many years.
In the film,Cameron will be desperate to prove himself to Isaiah, who will be played by Marlon Wayans. While Cameron is eager to establish himself as one of the best football players in the world, thetrailer forHimteases that he will have to sacrifice everything to do so.
Based on the trailer, it seems likeHimwill explore the dark side of fame, ambition, and power. The trailer doesn’t reveal too much about the plot of the movie, but it’s clear things will take a horrifying turn as Cameron trains at Isaiah’s isolated compound. It seems like Isaiah could potentially be involved in some kind of Satanic cult, which will definitely provide a lot of scares.
Since Withers stole the show as a supporting character inI Know What You Did Last Summer, I fully expect him to deliver an incredible performance as the lead inHim.The horror movie could end up being remembered as Withers' breakout role as a leading man, which is exciting.
In addition toI Know What You Did Last SummerandHim, Withers has also appeared in the movieDon’t Tell Mom the Baysitter’s Deadand shows likeTell Me LiesandAtlanta.
Obviously,it’s also exciting thatHimis produced by Peele, who has become a respected figure in the horror community after directingGet Out,Us, andNope. Based on the creative team behind the film and the talent in front of the camera, it seems likeHimcould be a major hit. Therefore, after bothI Know What You Did Last Summerand the upcomingHim, Withers will definitely be an actor to watch out for.
Him
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In an isolated training compound, a rising football star is mentored by a legendary quarterback whose relentless pursuit of greatness unveils a chilling descent into obsession. As the protégé delves deeper, he confronts the dark underbelly of fame and the harrowing costs of excellence.
