Nollywood 2003 classic, ‘Aki and Pawpaw’ remake has been announced to hit the cinema in December and to be directed by the multiple blockbuster director, Biodun Stephens.
According to PulseNG, the movie comes as a collaboration between Play Network and FilmOne Entertainment
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According to reports, the anticipated remake still retains the original title which is ‘Aki and Pawpaw’ and it is set for release on December 17, 2021.
The director, Biodun Stephens is known for blockbuster movies like the ‘Breaded Life,’ ‘Progressive Tailors Club,’ ‘The Kuju,’ ‘The Ghost and The Hunter,’ among others.
Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme will reprise their roles as Aki and Pawpaw from the original film. The actors will star alongside Toyin Abraham, Anita Asuoha (Real Warri Pikin), Uti Nwachukwu, Stan Nze, MC Lively, Beverly Osu, Juliet Ibrahim and Chioma Okafor.
The Stephen Oluboyo created story, co-written by Ozioma Ogbaji ( ‘Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards’) follows the story of two mischievous brothers who try to make a life for themselves then coincidentally fall into fame and riches they have always craved for through the help of social media. This welcomes them into a world of pleasures, pressures, lies, deceit and enmity
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Speaking on the new production, co-executive producer and Play boss Charles Okpaleke shared: “For me, Aki and Pawpaw is beyond the cliché of remaking screen favourites. What we plan to deliver is an orchestration of wittily-told comedy that would resonate with everyone. We understand the attachment the franchise has with its fans, and we are not planning to water down any part of the humour.”
According to film one Entertainment CEO Moses Babatope “It was nothing short of a no brainer to partner with PLAY Network on this bit of history. We at FilmOne have always been at the helm of pushing the industry and why not also be where we can bring a legendary film as a Christmas gift especially to the African and international fans all over the world.”
Chris Odeh (‘Living In Bondage: Breaking Free’, ‘Rattlesnake’), Mimi Bartels ( ‘Dwindle’, ‘Kambili’, ‘Prophetess’) and Agozie Agwu will produce the anticipated remake.
The 2003 version of the movie was directed by Amayo Uzo Philips bringing to the limelight today’s widely known two Nollywood legends Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme.
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