Streaming giant
Netflix announced that it will launch the platform’s first original
series made in Africa in 2019, adding that it planned further investment in
productions on the continent.
“#QueenSono —
Africa’s first Netflix original! A thrilling story about a kickass female spy.
Can’t wait for you guys to see what we have in store for you!” wrote South
African actress Pearl Thusi on her Twitter account.
Netflix South
Africa’s verified account reposted her tweet, writing: “That’s right! A Netflix
first for Africa. Pearl Thusi as #QueenSono coming to your screens in 2019.”
Netflix told South
African news site Independent Online that the new series would be directed by
local actor and director Kagiso Legida who directed Thusi in South African hit
film “Catching Feelings”, which is also available on Netflix.
Netflix’s vice
president of international originals Erik Barmack told the news site that it
planned more original productions on the African continent.
“Over time our roots
will get deeper in Africa and South Africa, and we’re moving pretty quickly to
that now, and plan to invest more in local content,” he said.
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