I know hes a fan, Todd tells EW of Peele.

Were waiting just like the rest of the world.

Im hoping I will appear in the film in some form of fashion.

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Wouldnt that make sense?

But its Hollywood, so I wont take it personally if for some reason it doesnt work out.

The actor adds, If this new one is successful, it will shed light back on the original.

I think the subject matter is more important than any individuals.

And I mean that.

Nia DaCosta (Little Woods) will direct from a screenplay by Peele and Win Rosenfeld.

You have Keith David inThey Live, Ken Foree inDawn of the Dead.

Then theres new people on the horizon [like] Jordan Peele.

I think the beauty of the documentary is to tie all that together.

Horror Noirewill have its world premiereFeb.

1 at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, before debuting on the streaming serviceShudderon Feb. 7.