Key Takeaways:
– Director M. Night Shyamalan was surprised and delighted by Kendrick Lamar’s nod to his iconic movie, The Sixth Sense, in the rapper’s latest diss track.
– Shyamalan revealed that he was not informed about the reference ahead of the song release.
– The director praised the rapper’s approach to music and compared his work ethic to Lamar’s.
– Shyamalan admitted in an interview that he was initially hesitant to cast Haley Joel Osment in The Sixth Sense, but the actor won him over with his incredible performance.
The Famous Line Callback
Acclaimed director M. Night Shyamalan was recently taken aback when he found a line from his iconic psychological thriller, The Sixth Sense, making a surprise appearance in rapper Kendrick Lamar’s latest diss track, Not Like Us. Shyamalan, known for the ‘big twists’ in his narratives, found himself on the receiving end of a twist when he discovered the callback to his breakout movie.
In a recent interview on the Way Up with Angela Yee, M. Night Shyamalan confessed that he was not informed about the reference before the track was released. The inclusion of the famous “I see dead people” line from The Sixth Sense left the director both surprised and delighted.
Shyamalan’s Praise for Lamar
Going beyond his surprise, Shyamalan took a moment to appreciate Lamar’s graciousness regarding the use of the line. He commented on how much he adored the rapper’s integrity and mentioned that his music always carried a sense of authenticity. Shyamalan expressed his belief that Lamar’s music “comes from the right place” and that integrity is paramount in any form of art, including music.
A Classic Thriller in Pop Culture
Released in 1999, The Sixth Sense showcased the relationship between Malcolm, a child psychologist played by Bruce Willis, and Cole, a troubled boy who sees dead people, portrayed by Haley Joel Osment. This film catapulted Shyamalan’s career, stamping his name among the true visionaries in Hollywood.
The Unexpected Casting of Osment
In a chat with The Hollywood Reporter, Shyamalan also shared his initial reluctance to cast Haley Joel Osment in his famous thriller. He admitted to looking for a brooding, enigmatic persona for the character, but Osment’s moving portrayal of vulnerability and humanity eventually won him over.
Shyamalan’s Next Big Project
After the success of his 2023 film Knock at the Cabin, Shyamalan is stepping back into the world of mysterious narratives with his new film Trap. The film features Josh Hartnett as a loving father who is revealed to be the serial killer the police have been chasing. Trap is an evidence of Shyamalan’s classic storytelling embedded with twists and turns. The film is scheduled to be released on August 2, 2024.
Relive The Sixth Sense & Keep an Eye on Trap
For those wishing to relive the thrilling journey of The Sixth Sense, the film is readily available on Apple TV+. Make sure to keep an eye out for Trap that is definitely set to leave backseat detectives and ardent cinephiles on the edge of their seats.
