Izuchukwu OkosiThe teaser for ‘Domitilla: The Reboot’ will be released this Friday, 27 January 2023, reports Prime Business Africa.
The movie is termed a ‘reboot’ to the original blockbuster released in 1996 that starred stars like Ann Enebeli Elebuwa (late), Sandra Achums, Adah Ameh (late), Charles Okafor, Kate Henshaw, Chris Erakpotobor (late) and Sunny Mcdon.
The latest ‘sequel’ movie will be released in cinemas and features a slew of notable and fast rising stars including: Teniola Aladese, Uzoamaka Doris Aniunoh, Elvina Ibru, Chiwetalu Agu, Deyemi Okanlawon, Stan Nze, Ejiro Onojaife, and Onyinye Odokoro.
Prime Business Africa scooped that the movie which was a co-production of Zeb Productions and FilmOne Entertainment in conjunction with Kayode Kasum’s FilmTrybe will be released in April.
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The crime movie is laced with action, crime and lots of suspense and Zeb Ejiro explains the vision behind the rebooting.
“When we first made the movie Domitilla, it was a story inspired by societal challenges that, over time, have proven to be not only akin to the ’90s but Trans-generational.
“And so, in recognition of its relevance in these times, we have decided to make a reboot to the story, factoring recent socio-cultural advancements.”
According to the synopsis of the reboot, the story revolves around four main female characters—Ekwutosi, Fisayo, Promise, and Madam Vee—and the choices they make and the domino effects of their choices.
Veteran Nollywood director and actor, Kayode Kasum, Creative Director of Film Trybe and the director of ‘Domitilla: The Reboot’ spoke to the mediacon his elation about the upcoming movie.
“I am Thankful, for without the First, we wouldn’t have the Reboot, glad we get to savour both.”
Mimi Bartels of FilmOne Entertainment describes the movie as “A truly passionate project delivered to the Nigerian audience by great minds.”
“We didn’t want to glorify the world, but rather show what women go through and the situations they find themselves in that are out of their control—to that end, we spent almost two years looking for women to embody this.
“We are pleased with our diverse cast, and the world will see them as never before. Our goal is to push and create entertainment that will last forever.”
Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.
In October 2004, Okosi joined Complete Communications Limited, publishers of Complete Sports newspaper and Complete Football magazine as a reporter and later script writer for the Complete Sports studio.
He worked there for 13 years until October 2017.
Okosi also worked various times as Correspondent, Content creator and Editor at Sports Market International Magazine, Opera News, All Nigeria Soccer Media and Iconic Media Watch.
He also undertook freelance writing gigs for some local and international organizations.
Okosi is a member of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Association of Movie Producers (AMP), Association of Voiceover Artistes of Nigeria (AVOA), Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
He has been part of cast in some Nollywood movies and radio dramas including Blood Money 2, Scores To Settle, Dead End 2, Another Campus Tale and Battle Line.
Aside mainstream media and the entertainment industry, he has interests in scouting/unearthing of talents in the sports and creative sectors, exports business and property development.
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