Dead Serious (film)
2024 Nigerian romantic comedy film
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.
Synopsis
Heartbroken after losing the love of his life, a young man makes a series of unsuccessful attempts to take his own life.This movie shows the sacrifice one is willing to pay for love.
Cast
Main
Sharon Ooja as Amara
Sabinus as Johnny
Deyemi Okanlawon as Deremi
Nkem Owoh as Mr. Kalu
Lilian Afegbai
Albert Oluwatoyin Tomama as Vero
Funky Mallam
Emem Inwang
Ryonne Becky Razaq
Lawal Nasiru as Pato
Production
Acquired
On 10 February 2024, film reporter for In Nollywood, Matilda Adegbola, says "Showmax had acquired the film", 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. On 14 February 2024, the film previously scheduled to debut on Showmax.
Premiere and release
On 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. The film was previously scheduled to debut on February 9, across cinemas nationwide. On 9 February 2024, Dead Serious premiered during the official launch of the new Showmax 2.0.
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