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Jordan Haworth Peele (born February 21, 1979) is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is known for his film and television work in the comedy and horror genres. Peele started his career in sketch comedy before transitioning his career as a writer and director of psychological horror and satirical films. In 2017, Peele was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. Peele's breakout role came in 2003, when he was hired as a cast member on the Fox sketch comedy series Mad TV, where he spent five seasons, leaving the show in 2008. In the following years, he and his frequent Mad TV collaborator, Keegan-Michael Key, created and starred in their own Comedy Central sketch comedy series Key & Peele (2012–2015). The series was critically acclaimed, winning two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award. The two wrote, produced, and starred in the comedy film Keanu (2016) and appeared in various projects since. His 2017 directorial debut, the horror film Get Out, was a critical and box office success, for which he received numerous accolades, including the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, along with nominations for Best Picture and Best Director. Critics have frequently named Get Out as one of the best films of the 21st century. He received another Academy Award nomination for Best Picture for producing Spike Lee's drama BlacKkKlansman (2018). He directed, wrote, and produced the acclaimed films Us (2019) and Nope (2022). He founded the film and television production company Monkeypaw Productions in 2012. He wrote and produced Candyman (2021), and Wendell and Wild (2022). Peele has also voice acted in the animated films Storks (2016), Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017) and Toy Story 4 (2019), as well as in the adult animated sitcom Big Mouth (2017–present). He co-created the TBS comedy series The Last O.G. (2018–2022) and the YouTube Premium comedy series Weird City (2019). He also served as the host and producer of the CBS All Access revival of the anthology series The Twilight Zone (2019–2020).
"Jump: The Kris Kross Story" is a high-energy, emotional biopic miniseries that dives into the meteoric rise of the legendary hip-hop duo Kris Kross. Starting from their humble beginnings as young teens discovered by Jermaine Dupri, this series will explore their wild success, unique style, and the lasting impact they left on hip-hop culture and 90s fashion. But fame isn't always the dream it seems—fame came at a price, and the series will peel back the curtain on the personal and professional challenges they faced as they navigated adolescence, friendship, and the music industry. Across six episodes, viewers will be taken on an unforgettable journey, from the moment they first caught the attention of Dupri and recorded "Jump," to their rapid rise to superstardom and the pressure to maintain their success. As they deal with the highs and lows of fame, we see the complexities of their bond as friends and collaborators, alongside the emotional toll it takes on their lives. Key themes of identity, ambition, and the search for normalcy in a world that’s anything but normal will be explored as the series highlights the difficulties of growing up under a microscope. Kris Kross’ influence on 90s culture, including their iconic backwards clothes, chart-topping hits, and innovative approach to hip-hop, will be at the heart of the story, but the series will also explore the personal costs of their fame and the ultimate tragedy of Chris Kelly’s untimely death.
