ABC News’ Ashan Singh sat down with Oscar-winning director Spike Lee to discuss what movie-goers can expect in his new thriller “Highest 2 Lowest.”

Spike Lee isn’t just one of the most beloved directors of all time, he's also a true fan of cinema. The filmmaker has been emphatic in his praise of his mentors as well as the great work new artists are doing within the medium.

The crime-heist film first premiered at SXSW 2023 and took more than two years to reach theaters, despite being well-received by critics. For searchers tracking Sydney Sweeney at the box office, those figures set a low bar compared to other new and holdover releases.

“ESPN, Colin Kaepernick and Spike Lee have collectively decided to no longer proceed with this project as a result of certain creative differences,” the statement said. “Despite not reaching finality, we appreciate all the hard work and collaboration that went into this film.”

It's a commonly held belief that NFL fans and analysts should not overreact to one preseason game - good or bad - but that has rarely stopped anyone from doing exactly that. This week the majority of strong public reactions to the preseason surrounded Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders,

The new Spike Lee joint, Highest 2 Lowest, stars Denzel Washington and selections from the filmmaker's own art collection.