The unexpected cast of award-winning British-Nigerian actor Wale Ojo, veteran actor Hanks Anuku and Ghanaian social media sensation Shatta Bandle in Wale Ojo’s second directorial project, ‘This Is Not A Nollywood Movie’, is sure to pique your interest.
Nigerian comedian Broda Shagga and BBNaija star Boma Apkore are cast members of the film.
The film would serve as a worthy comeback for Hanks, who recently lamented how a 2022 viral video portraying him as crazy ruined his career.
At the time, his colleague Shan George denied the claims, saying the video was a scene from a movie filmed in 'Coming to Onitsha', in which Hanks played a crazy American returning to become king.
It's an unusual cast, to be sure. Still, the filmmaker who announced the project on his Instagram account said the satirical film will have several twists and turns designed to capture audiences' attention.
“Don’t be fooled by the title; it’s a joke; it’s about laughter because I believe that laughter is an orgasm of the heart, and that is the purpose and the goal of this film.
“I present my second feature film as a director, This Is Not A Nollywood Movie. This satirical film is an explosive comedy that promises to touch your hearts through joy and laughter,” the Breath of Life star wrote.
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Wale, winner of the AMVCA Best Lead Actor Award in 2024, began acting at the age of eight alongside established actors such as Akin Lewis in the WNTV Ibadan series ‘Why Worry’.
At the age of 12 he moved to England with his family, where he attended university.
Born into an influential family, he revealed that his fondest memories were visiting his grandmother's 'Flamingo Hotel' in Ekpoma, Edo State.
Having worked with Wole Soyinka on and off for 30 years, he was recently cast to portray the Nobel Laureate in the highly anticipated film adaptation of The Man Died.
Wale Ojo and Hanks Anuku on the set of 'This is not a Nollywood movie'
The Man Died (1972) is a prose account of Wole Soyinka's arrest and 22-month imprisonment as a political prisoner. It is also a moving reflection on the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970).
He says it is the high point of his 46-year-old acting career. He is also a musician. He leads a band in Lagos called The Milagros and together they recently released an original Afrobeat composition, ‘Afrika’, which is available on all major streaming platforms.