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Longlegs has generated significant buzz in the industry as trailers and clips tease its premiere on July 12. Blair Underwood is part of the star-studded cast, bringing his renowned acting prowess to the project. The former Sex and the City star’s involvement in the upcoming horror film adds to the film’s appeal, as audiences anticipate his performance in this chilling narrative.

Underwood is celebrating a successful professional and personal life in 2024. See the 59-year-old and his wife of one year walk the Longlegs red carpet.

The main cast of Longlegs stands together on the red carpet before the LA premiere
Maika Monroe, Oz Perkins, Nicolas Cage, Alicia Witt, and Blair Underwood at the Longlegs’ premiere | JC Olivera/Getty Images for Neon

Longlegs delves into the eerie and unsettling story of an FBI agent (Maika Monroe) involved in a chilling investigation. The plot centers around a series of gruesome murders linked to a mysterious and elusive killer. As the agent delves deeper into the case, dark secrets and terrifying truths emerge, making for a spine-tingling narrative.

The main cast of Longlegs answers questions on the stage after premiering the horror film
Oz Perkins, Maika Monroe, Alicia Witt, Blair Underwood, and Nicolas Cage at The Egyptian Theatre on July 8, 2024 | JC Olivera/Getty Images for Neon

Blair Underwood plays a significant role in Longlegs, where he portrays a character involved in the suspenseful storyline. The Dear White People actor’s character brings complexity to the film, contributing to the thrilling atmosphere. While details about his role remain under wraps, fans anticipate Underwood’s presence to be a key element in the mystery-horror.

Married couple Blair Underwood and Josie Hart wear black and white on the red carpet before the LA premiere of Longlegs
Blair Underwood and Josie Hart with Alicia Witt at ‘Longlegs’ premiere on July 8 | JC Olivera/Getty Images for Neon

Underwood took to Instagram after the LA premiere. The former L.A. Law star captioned photos from the event, “Last nights premiere was off the chain and sufficiently scary as hell for everyone! #Nicholascage’s performance as LONGLEGS is worth the price of admission alone. Definitely a ride worth taking starting this Friday July 12th only in the theaters & only if you dare…”

Married couple Blair Underwood and Josie Hart wear black and white on the red carpet before the LA premiere of Longlegs
Blair Underwood and Josie Hart at the ‘Longlegs’ premiere | Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Underwood brought a special guest: his wife of just over a year, Josie Hart. The pair have known each other since they were 16, having met in high school. Their friendship blossomed over the years, and they remained close even as Blair’s acting career took off. Despite their long-standing connection, they only began dating later in life after both experienced divorces from their longtime spouses.. The couple announced their relationship publicly in 2022, surprising many fans who were unaware of their deep-rooted history.

Married couple Blair Underwood and Josie Hart wear black and white on the red carpet before the LA premiere of Longlegs
A closeup of Josie Hart’s engagement ring; Underwood and Hart at the ‘Longlegs’ premiere | JC Olivera/Getty Images for Neon

Underwood proposed to Josie in November 2022. The Tacoma, Washington, native took to Instragram to announce their engagement. He wrote, “My personal highlight was walking the red carpet with my new fiancée Josie Hart. The most amazing, brilliant, beautiful, hilarious, thought provoking & insightful person I know who continuously lives life out-loud … She’s had my back since before I even became an actor. When a 41 year friendship slaps you in the back of the head & blossoms into romance, you stand up, pay attention & step forward in gratitude. Gently forward. It begins!”

Wearing a black velvet gown and black suit respectively, Josie Hart and Blair Underwood smile at The Roundabout Gala 2023
Blair Underwood and Josie Hart at the 2022 Emmy Awards; the couple at the 2023 Roundabout Gala | Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images; John Lamparski/Getty Images
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The couple tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony on June 24, 2023. Surrounded by loved ones, they celebrated their union at the luxury resort Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic. Underwood shares three children: sons Paris and Blake and daughter Brielle with his former wife of 27 years, Desiree DaCosta. Hart has kids from a previous marrage but little is known about their identities. The