Netflix Starts Production On Queen Sono

It's a first African original movie

By  | Jun 22, 2020, 01:43 PM  | Top of The

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Pearl Thusi is ready to make yet another African original Netflix movie for us to enjoy.

Joining the lead actress is a star-studded cast that includes:
Vuyo Dabula, Enhle Maphumulo, Kate Liquorish, Loyiso Madinga, Sechaba Morojele, Chi Mhende, Rob Van Vuuren, Khathu Ramabulana, Abigail Kubekha, Otto Nobela, Connie Chiume, James Ngcobo and more.
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"According to a statement released by Netflix - Queen Sono is an action-packed spy thriller produced by Johannesburg-based Diprente.
 
Pearl Thusi stars in the title role as an unconventional spy working for an undercover South African agency devoted to protecting the people of Africa."
 
Showrunner and Director Kagiso Lediga (named as one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People 2019) will be joined by Director Tebogo Malope (Cannes Lions and SAFTA award winner), with both directing three episodes each. The team will be led by Executive Producer Tamsin Andersson.

Just a few months ago, Netflix also released another original African series titled Shadow which starred actors - Pallance Dladla and Amanda DuPont.
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If you haven't had the chance to watch Shadow, make sure you do, only on Netflix.

Queen Sono is set to be available on the content streaming platform in the year 2020.

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