Metro Boomin Unveils 'Heroes & Villains' Short Film Ahead Album Release, Starring Morgan Freeman, Gunna, and More

Metro Boomin is going all out for his highly anticipated sophomore studio album "Heroes & Villains," because he just pulled one of the biggest names in Hollywood to star in his short film.

Following the theme of "Heroes & Villains," the short film also have action-packed scenes, but that's not the most exciting part of it.

The almost seven-minute video saw some of the most prominent artists and actors in the industry, including Morgan Freeman, Gunna, Young Thug, and LeKeith Stanfield as well as some songs from the 29-year-old's upcoming album.

"For years, Metro Boomin has protected the city from the unrelenting threat of evil," narrates Freeman as comic book stills are flashed onscreen. "With the light of the Boomanati headquarters, once a beacon of hope has gone dark. In Metro's absence, villains rise from the shadows."

The short film is slated to drop on Dec. 2, and is directed by Gibson Hazard.

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'Heroes & Villains'

This will be fans' first taste at Metro Boomin's album, which was originally supposed to be released on Nov. 4, but was pushed back due to clearance issues, reports say.

"I couldn't get all the samples on my album cleared in time for next week so I'm dropping on Dec 2nd now so I have enough time to make sure you all get this masterpiece as intended," the producer wrote on Twitter. "I promise it's worth the wait!! P.S. I would NEVER move my album date because of anyone else."

Aside from the drop of the video, Metro Boomin also unveiled the cover art for the album, which shows two versions of himself, one representing the hero and the other being the villain.

The producer shared the exciting news through Twitter, captioning the cover art with "saving the year."

According to reports, the songs teased in the video saw collaborations with various artists and rappers like Chris Brown, Future, 21 Savage, and more.

"Heroes & Villains" follows Metro Boomin's debut album "Not All Heroes Wear Capes," released in 2018.

Metro Boomin won producer of the year at the 2021 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, and a nomination at the BET Hip-Hop Awards. 

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