Casting News! SA Celebs Who Just Bagged New Gigs. Booked and busy is the name of the game and our local stars are shining brighter than ever before on international stages. Whilst the nation waits in anticipation to watch Thuso Mbedu kill it in ‘The Woman King’ and Nomzamo Mbatha in ‘Shaka Ilembe’, you’ll be excited to know there are more international productions with local cast members to look forward to in the near future.
One aspect about the Film and television industry that has been beautiful to watch in recent times is having our local stars cast in international productions, especially when it comes to African stories adaptations. Three of Mzansi’s top actors have been announced as new additions to the Showtime’s adaptation of ‘King Shaka’ and an award winning actor is joining another major local award winning production. Check out all the latest in casting news below.
Terry Pheto
Terry has been cast as Juma in Showtime’s ‘King Shaka’ series. “honored to be part of this important story and incredible cast. Thank you @ShowTime @tolufilms @olufilms and @antoinefuqua for the opportunity,” the actress shared about her new gig on Instagram.
Lerato Mvelase
Lerato joins Terry Pheto on the Showtime series, she shared her excitement over her new gig writing, “#kingshaka The morning cock crows… a beautiful morning it is… Gods timing is the biggest part of the process.”
Warren Masemola
The award winning actor has join the ‘House of Zwide’ cast. According to reports his character will be going head to head with Vusi Kunene’s character.
Nambitha Mpulwana
Nambitha Mpulwana also joins the ‘King Shaka’ cast.
