Dead Serious is a 2024 Showmax original Nigerian romantic comedy film, released on 23 February 2024. It was directed by Moses Inwang, and produced by David Rukeme. It stars Sharon Ooja, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, Nkem Owoh, Lilian Afegbai, Deyemi Okanlawon, Albert Oluwatoyin, Funky Mallam, Emem Inwang, Ryonne Razaq, and Lawal Nasiru.[1][2]
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| Directed by | Moses Inwang |
| Produced by | David Rukeme |
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| Distributed by | Bluepictures Distributions |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Cast
editMain
edit- Sharon Ooja as Amara
- Sabinus as Johnny
- Deyemi Okanlawon as Deremi
Support
edit- Nkem Owoh as Mr. Kalu
- Lilian Afegbai
- Albert Oluwatoyin Tomama as Vero
- Funky Mallam
- Emem Inwang
- Ryonne Becky Razaq
- Lawal Nasiru as Pato
Production
editAcquired
editOn 10 February 2024, film reporter for In Nollywood, Matilda Adegbola, says "Showmax had acquired the film",[3] following the post made by film director Moses Inwang on Instagram that hints that the film scheduled for cinemas would now be a Showmax Original.[1] On 14 February 2024, the film previously scheduled to debut on Showmax.[4]
Premiere and release
editOn 22 January 2024, the official trailer was released with a line-up of Sharon Ooja, Sabinus, Nkem Owoh, Lilian Afegbai, Deyemi Okanlawon, Warri Girl, Funky Mallam, Emem Inwang and Ryonne Razaq.[1] The film was previously scheduled to debut on February 9, across cinemas nationwide.[1] On 9 February 2024, Dead Serious premiered during the official launch of the new Showmax 2.0.[5] On 16 February 2024, showmax released its official trailer of the film, and was made available for streaming on 23 February 2024.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Oloruntoyin, Faith (5 February 2024). "Moses Inwang teased Showmax debut for 'Dead Serious' and not cinema release". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Okanlawon, Taiwo. "WATCH: Sharon Ooja, Sabinus star in romantic comedy 'Dead Serious'". P.M. News. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Adegbola, Matilda. "This Week In Nollywood: Showmax Acquires Dead Serious Inside The Nigerian-Kazakhstani Action Comedy". www.innollywood.com. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ LAWORE, MUTIAT (10 February 2024). "Sabinu, Sharon Ooja, Nasboi Others Star in New Movie 'Dead Serious'". New Telegraph. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Mirilla, Dennis Da-ala (13 February 2024). "How the stars showed up to Showmax's 'Dead Serious' premiere". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Ononye, Ifeoma (25 February 2024). "Dead Serious Now Streaming on Showmax". New Telegraph. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
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