Coffey is a franchise created and owned by Warner Bros. Entertainment which was first made in 2021. It features Jodie Whittaker as Mimi, Khary Payton as John Coffey Steven Bauer as Eduard Delacroix, Daniel Radcliffe as Klaus, Priah Ferguson as Melinda, Alexander Skarsgård as Victor, John Travolta as Paul, and Tom Hanks as Neil.
Due to the first film becoming a critical and commercial success, so Warner Bros decided to contact Khary Payton. to make a franchise, and he agreed. So the franchise has an upcoming TV show. David Cronenberg (the director of the first film) have announced two other films for the franchise. One being a sequel which will be named, Coffey 2: Massacre in Las Vegas, and the other being a spin-off prequel which will be named, Delacroix. They have also announced another spin-off prequel based on Neil, it is titled, Neil Vs. John Coffey. In addition, a third film was already in development, but due to the second film becoming a box-office bomb, it was cancelled.
Film series[]
Coffey (Film)
Main article: Coffey (film)
Coffey was executed in 1935, but in 1985, in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, Mimi, Klaus, Melinda, and Victor researching urban legends, The University of New Orleans semiotics graduate student Mimi Harrington learns of the John Coffey, a spirit who kills anyone who says his name five times in front of a mirror. She is inspired to take on the project after learning about a recent murder, and she soon learns of two dozen more attributed to the John Coffey. Skeptical, Mimi and her friend Klaus Hader repeat the John Coffey's name to Mimi's bathroom mirror, but nothing happens.
Coffey 2: Massacre in Las Vegas
Main article: Coffey 2: Massacre in Las Vegas
Three years after John Coffey murders in Louisiana, they moved to Las Vegas
Coffey 3: Killing Eve
Main article: Coffey 3: Killing Eve
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Controversy[]
The film was banned in Egypt, because due to violence. Bans in Egypt, India, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, etc were eventually lifted after the nations' censorship boards gave the film their highest rating.
Accolades[]
| Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | Best Picture | James Wan | Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Daniel Radcliffe | Nominated | ||
| Best Adapted Screenplay | David Cronenberg | Nominated | ||
| Best Sound | Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein | Nominated | ||
| Black Reel Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Priah Ferguson | Won | |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | Favorite Actress – Drama | Jodie Whittaker | Won | |
| Favorite Supporting Actor – Drama | Daniel Radcliffe | Nominated | ||
| Favorite Supporting Actress – Drama | Priah Ferguson | Nominated | ||
| Grammy Awards | Film Music Award | Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein | Won | |
| Bram Stoker Awards | Best Screenplay | David Cronenberg | Nominated | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Film | Coffey | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay, Adaptation | David Cronenberg
James Wan |
Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Daniel Radcliffe | Won | ||
| Chicago Film Critics Association | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
| Most Promising Actor | Nominated | |||
| Directors Guild of America Awards | Outstanding Directorial Achievement | David Cronenberg | Nominated | |
| Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | Daniel Radcliffe | Nominated | |
| Golden Satellite Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | Daniel Radcliffe | Nominated | |
| NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | Daniel Radcliffe | Nominated | |
| MTV Movie Awards | Best Breakthrough Male Performance | Christian Contreras | Nominated | |
| Motion Picture Sound Editors
(Golden Reel Awards) |
Best Sound Editing – Dialogue and ADR | Kyle Dixon & Michael Stei | Nominated | |
| Best Sound Editing – Effects and Foley | Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein | Nominated | ||
| People's Choice Awards | Favorite All-Around Motion Picture | Coffey
Coffey 2: Massacre In Las Vegas Coffey 3: Killing Eve |
Won | |
| Favorite Dramatic Motion Picture | Won | |||
| 2022 Kids Choice awards | Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film | Won | ||
| Best Director | David Cronenberg | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Daniel Radcliffe | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Priah Ferguson | Won | ||
| Best Music | Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein | Nominated | ||
| Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
(Nebula Award) |
Best Script | David Cronenberg | Nominated | |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor
in a Supporting Role |
Daniel
Radcliffe |
Nominated | |
| Outstanding Performance by a Cast
in a Motion Picture |
Coffey 3: Killing Eve |