# How High 2 > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/How_High_2 > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/How_High_2.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_High_2 > Source revision: 1351276635 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 2019 film by Bruce Leddy How High 2 Theatrical release poster Genre Comedy Based on Characters by Dustin Lee Abraham Written by Shawn Ries Artie Johann Alex Blagg Neel Shah Directed by Bruce Leddy Starring Lil Yachty D.C. Young Fly Alyssa Goss DeRay Davis Mary Lynn Rajskub Blac Youngsta Lil Baby NeNe Leakes Karlous Miller Al Shearer Marlo Hampton Cynthia Bailey Shenikah Anderson Anthony Elle T. J. Thyne Justine Skye Brook Sill Chris Cavalier Mike Epps Music by John Jennings Boyd Eric V. Hachikian Country of origin United States Original language English Production Executive producers Lisa Gooding George Engel Morgana Rosenberg Josh Vodnoy Jason Goldberg Lil Yachty Kevin Lee Brian Sher Pierre Thomas Shauna Garr Producers Joseph P. Genier Greg Holstein Mike Elliott Cinematography Matthew Rudenberg Editor Rick Weis Running time 88 minutes Production companies Universal 1440 Entertainment Capital Arts Entertainment Smith-Garr Productions MTV Original release Network MTV Release April 20, 2019 (2019-04-20) ***How High 2*** is a 2019 American [stoner](/source/Stoner_film) [comedy](/source/Comedy_film) [television film](/source/Television_film) directed by [Bruce Leddy](/source/Bruce_Leddy) and starring [Lil Yachty](/source/Lil_Yachty) and [D.C. Young Fly](/source/D.C._Young_Fly). It is a sequel to the 2001 film *[How High](/source/How_High)* and first aired on [MTV](/source/MTV) on April 20, 2019. The film centers around two stoners on a mission to track down their missing marijuana and "weed bible". While the sequel changes the lead cast, actors reprising their roles from the original film include [Mike Epps](/source/Mike_Epps), [Al Shearer](/source/Al_Shearer), and [T. J. Thyne](/source/T._J._Thyne). ## Plot Roger is an [Atlanta](/source/Atlanta) stoner who dreams of opening up a weed delivery business but was recently fired from his fast food job. He lives in his mother's basement with his ride share driver cousin Calvin, who moonlights as a weed dealer. While Atlanta is in the midst of a weed shortage, the pair find a "Weed Bible" in their basement which shows them how to grow a special new kind of weed. They then set off to start a weed delivery business but their stash and weed bible is stolen. With the help of Roger's childhood friend Alicia, they set off on a mission across the city to track down their stash while fending off rival drug dealers, the Russian mob, college fraternity and sorority students, and a pharmaceutical corporation. ## Cast - [Lil Yachty](/source/Lil_Yachty) as Roger Silas - [D.C. Young Fly](/source/D.C._Young_Fly) as Calvin - Alyssa Goss as Alicia - [DeRay Davis](/source/DeRay_Davis) as Big Bang - [Mary Lynn Rajskub](/source/Mary_Lynn_Rajskub) as Ana Cheever - [Blac Youngsta](/source/Blac_Youngsta) as Himself - [Lil Baby](/source/Lil_Baby) as Himself - [NeNe Leakes](/source/NeNe_Leakes) as Mrs. Silas - [Karlous Miller](/source/Karlous_Miller) as Larry - [Al Shearer](/source/Al_Shearer) as I Got Money - [Marlo Hampton](/source/Marlo_Hampton_(TV_personality)) as Herself - [Cynthia Bailey](/source/Cynthia_Bailey) as Herself - Shenikah Anderson as Herself - Anthony Elle as Quienton - [T. J. Thyne](/source/T._J._Thyne) as Gerald Picklestein - [Justine Skye](/source/Justine_Skye) as Steffi - Brook Sill as Meegan - Chris Cavalier as Tobin - [Mike Epps](/source/Mike_Epps) as Baby Powder - [Jansen Panettiere](/source/Jansen_Panettiere) as Hayes - [Anya Monzikova](/source/Anya_Monzikova) as Irena Ivanov - [YFN Lucci](/source/YFN_Lucci) as Himself ## Production In May 2002, a sequel to *How High* was reported as being written by Don D. Scott (the co-writer of *[Barbershop](/source/Barbershop_(film))*), with [Method Man](/source/Method_Man) and [Redman](/source/Redman_(rapper)) reprising their roles.[1] In October 2008, Redman revealed that a script for the *How High* sequel was still being written, stating that "we wanna represent all the smokers", believing that no one had since done justice on a stoner film.[2] In April 2009, it was reported that Redman blamed [Universal Pictures](/source/Universal_Pictures) for the film's delay, stating: "They're not opening that money door for us to shoot it. We promoted the shit out of that movie. We got the whole world waiting for a *How High 2*."[3] In December 2010, Redman confirmed that Universal Pictures was indeed holding the rights to *How High*, so the chances of *How High 2* coming out were slim.[4] In April 2013, Method Man told [TMZ](/source/TMZ) that the script was being written by Dustin Lee Abraham, who wrote the first one, but it all would depend on Universal if the film would happen.[5] In November 2015, Redman stated that the film would be released in 2017.[6] Matt "M-80" Markoff confirmed a completed script in 2017.[7] Redman stated the script was being "rewritten" because he did not approve, and he expected production to begin late 2017, early 2018. In November 2017, Redman said that if the draft was not as funny as the original, he and Method Man would move on to something other than the sequel. Redman later confirmed that he and Method Man were not reprising their roles in the sequel because "the business wasn't right".[8] ### With new leads The sequel was greenlit by [MTV](/source/MTV) and Universal 1440 Entertainment as of June 25, 2018 and was announced to take place in Atlanta. Production started as of September 25, 2018 and the film was announced to star Lil Yachty and DC Young Fly. On March 7, 2019, MTV announced that the film *How High 2* would premiere on [4/20](/source/420_(cannabis_culture)), 2019, and that Mike Epps would reprise his role of Baby Powder from the first film. They also released the opening credits sequence.[9] ## Reception *How High 2* on its premiere airing drew 801,000 viewers in live + same day viewing and a 0.64 rating in viewers aged 18–49, giving MTV its highest-rated Saturday in six years.[10] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Method Man, Redman set for 'How High' sequel"](https://web.archive.org/web/20020612010200/http://www.jamshowbiz.com/JamMovies/may31_methodman-can.html). May 31, 2002. Archived from [the original](http://www.jamshowbiz.com/JamMovies/may31_methodman-can.html) on June 12, 2002. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Cyrus Langhorne (14 October 2008). "[New York: Redman Promises Fans New "Blackout" Album, "How High" Sequel](http://www.sohh.com/2008/10/redman_promises_fans_new.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20081115114349/http://www.sohh.com/2008/10/redman_promises_fans_new.html) 2008-11-15 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)". *[SOHH](/source/SOHH)*. Accessed 27 November 2008. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Danica Dow (April 26, 2009. "[Exclusive: SOHH Exclusive: Redman Blames Universal For "How High 2" Delay, "They're Not Opening That Money Door"](http://www.sohh.com/2009/04/redman_blames_universal_f.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140714151155/http://www.sohh.com/2009/04/redman_blames_universal_f.html) 2014-07-14 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)". *[SOHH](/source/SOHH)*. Accessed May 28, 2009. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["\[Watch Now\] Redman Gives Live Interview on"](http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2010/12/redman-to-give-live-interview-on-xxlmag-com/). Xxlmag.Com. April 20, 2011. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110213085002/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2010/12/redman-to-give-live-interview-on-xxlmag-com/) from the original on February 13, 2011. Retrieved December 29, 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Lilah, Rose (April 17, 2013). ["Method Man Gives Update On Status Of"](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/12303-method-man-gives-update-on-status-of-how-high-2-news). *HotNewHipHop*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20141021120649/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/method-man-gives-update-on-status-of-how-high-2-news.5299.html) from the original on October 21, 2014. Retrieved October 15, 2014. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Redman Reveals 'How High 2' Might Soar Into Theaters In 2017"](http://www.vibe.com/2015/11/redman-reveals-how-high-2-2017/). *Vibe*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20151120193055/http://www.vibe.com/2015/11/redman-reveals-how-high-2-2017/) from the original on November 20, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Method Man & Redman's "How High 2" Still In The Works"](http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.42371/title.method-man-redmans-how-high-2-still-in-the-works). hiphopdx.com. February 15, 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170407054148/http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.42371/title.method-man-redmans-how-high-2-still-in-the-works) from the original on April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Instagram"](https://www.instagram.com/p/BovDn52HOCS/). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Petski, Denise; Andreeva, Nellie (March 7, 2019). ["'How High 2': Mike Epps To Reprise Baby Powder Role In MTV Sequel; Premiere Date Set"](https://deadline.com/2019/03/how-high-2-mike-epps-reprise-baby-powder-role-mtv-sequel-premiere-date-set-1202571048/). *Deadline Hollywood*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190307203843/https://deadline.com/2019/03/how-high-2-mike-epps-reprise-baby-powder-role-mtv-sequel-premiere-date-set-1202571048/) from the original on March 7, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Petski, Denise (April 23, 2019). ["How High 2's 4/20 Premiere Draws Ratings Highs for MTV"](https://deadline.com/2019/04/how-high-2-420-premiere-ratings-highs-mtv-movie-sequel-1202600825/). *Deadline Hollywood*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20201115132105/https://deadline.com/2019/04/how-high-2-420-premiere-ratings-highs-mtv-movie-sequel-1202600825/) from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020. ## External links - [*How High 2*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8861802/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier)) - [*How High 2*](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/how_high_2) at [Rotten Tomatoes](/source/Rotten_Tomatoes) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [How High 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_High_2) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_High_2?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.