Although the film, which is an adaptation of Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka’s play of the identical title, has not been launched, it’s been extensively anticipated by many.
The extremely popular Nigerian filmmaker, Biyi Bandele, died on August 7, 2022, throwing buddies and followers into deep mourning.
The sudden demise of the favored filmmaker hit many arduous, notably as a result of he had simply completed directing a film, ‘Demise and the King’s Horseman.
Although the film, which is an adaptation of Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka’s play of the identical title, has not been launched, it’s been extensively anticipated by many.
In an interview with Saturday beats, veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, who starred within the film which is about to premiere on Netflix in September, famous that all through his time with Biyi on set, he didn’t seem sick.
He stated, “I keep in mind that all through the time I used to be on that set, Bandele by no means bought offended over something. That isn’t to say individuals didn’t annoy him, however he was such a gentleman. His method to issues was improbable. I actually didn’t see his demise coming. He was himself all through the manufacturing. He even had a very good stamina. His demise got here as an enormous shock.”
Speaking about Bandele’s work ethics, Kosoko stated, “He put a excessive stage of professionalism into his work. Explaining no matter he wished on set got here simply to him. He was so detailed that at any time when he wished to elucidate something on set, it sank simply. He didn’t hesitate in taking one by means of the script in a bid to attain the goal of that manufacturing.”
Kosoko additionally maintained that the film shall be a befitting send-forth for the late filmmaker. He added, “It’ll make individuals weep extra as a result of they are going to get to know that an excellent expertise has been misplaced. We nonetheless want him however nobody can management demise.”
One other actor within the film, Omowunmi Dada, additionally acknowledged that Bandele didn’t present any indicators of being unwell in the course of the manufacturing. She stated, “As a director, he was very nice {and professional}. He didn’t present any indicators of being unhealthy. He was all the time on set on the name time until work was wrapped up for the day.”
Talking about his work ethics, Dada stated, “He was a director that discovered it simple to precise his issues concerning characterisation and interpretation of roles. He had a very good status and was a real gentleman. I by no means noticed him snap at anybody. He was respectful to all.”
