The streaming service Netflix has given its first African-house production in order. The news portal IOL Entertainment reported yesterday. The series starts in 2019 in 190 countries.
In the role of the South African Pearl Thusi will be seen. She plays “Queen Sono”, at the same time the origin of the name of the series. As a spy, you will fight against crime, but also against their own personal crises.
“I’m incredibly excited to share this news with you. This will change the industry for any artist on this continent,” said Thusi in an emotional Twitter-Video and thanked Netflix.
#QueenSono – Africa’s first @netflix original ! A thrilling story about a kickass female spy. Can’t wait for you guys to see what we have in store for you ! @NetflixSA pic.twitter.com/z0LtRTbspv
— Pearl Thusi (@PearlThusi) 10. December 2018,
actress Pearl Thusi called on Twitter to word – you will be happy about their role. Source: Twitter
Not only the main actress is excited. Those responsible for international Netflix’s own productions in Europe and Africa, it is also, as IOL Entertainment Kelly Luegenbiehl and Erik Barmack quoted. Finally, Queen Sono to play in the same League as other strong female characters, such as Claire Underwood from “House of Cards” and Jessica Jones.
Netflix will gain a foothold in Africa walk
“Queen Sono” from the pen of Director and Stand-up Comedian Kagiso Lediga. The producer is Tamsin Andersson. The two have met. Andersson produced the South African Netflix Film “Catching Feelings”, in the Kagiso Lediga played together with Thusi.
For Barmack Catching Feelings” and “Queen Sono “is” only the beginning. Netflix would seek to consolidate in Africa and South Africa foot and plan to invest more in local Content.
The dark romantic Comedy “Catching Feelings” with Pearl Thusi and Kagiso Lediga was on Netflix a success.
Not least, was Africa the birthplace of one of the oldest Storytelling traditions in the world, said Funa Maduka, Director of Netflix’s own productions, recently to “Variety”. They wanted to establish themselves as the best way to make this Talent and the stories accessible to a wide audience.
And when it comes to Thusi, this can’t happen fast enough: “I can hardly be expected that any young woman, any woman hits on this continent and in fact around the world, Queen Sono.” (ahl)
Created: 11.12.2018, 15:42 PM
