African streamer Showmax has revealed “Second Family,” its first original telenovela in Kenya.
The series follows the dysfunctional Gatehi – Lang’at families. When 57-year-old billionaire Leo Lang’at dies suddenly, his secrets come to light, pitting one family against another. Battling for his wealth, power and for revenge, Sinde, the daughter of Leo’s mistress, faces off against Evangeline, Leo’s formidable first wife.
The cast includes emerging actor Vanessa Okeyo as the protagonist Sinde, Brian Ogola, Helen Keli, Dora Nyaboke, Ian Mbugua, Nick Ndeda, Stephanie Muchiri, Serah Wanjiru, Arabron Nyyneque, Mumbi Maina, Brian Abajah, Lewis Leshan, Ella Maina, Florence Nduta, John Sibi-Okumu, Charles J. Ouda, Mary Mwikali and Eve Jackson.
“Second Family” is directed by Adam Neutzsky-Wulff, with Likarion Wainaina and Edwin Kamau co-directing. Neutzsky-Wulff previously directed the Showmax and Canal+ police procedural co-production “Crime and Justice,” the African streamer’s first-ever Showmax original in Kenya.
“What attracted me...
The series follows the dysfunctional Gatehi – Lang’at families. When 57-year-old billionaire Leo Lang’at dies suddenly, his secrets come to light, pitting one family against another. Battling for his wealth, power and for revenge, Sinde, the daughter of Leo’s mistress, faces off against Evangeline, Leo’s formidable first wife.
The cast includes emerging actor Vanessa Okeyo as the protagonist Sinde, Brian Ogola, Helen Keli, Dora Nyaboke, Ian Mbugua, Nick Ndeda, Stephanie Muchiri, Serah Wanjiru, Arabron Nyyneque, Mumbi Maina, Brian Abajah, Lewis Leshan, Ella Maina, Florence Nduta, John Sibi-Okumu, Charles J. Ouda, Mary Mwikali and Eve Jackson.
“Second Family” is directed by Adam Neutzsky-Wulff, with Likarion Wainaina and Edwin Kamau co-directing. Neutzsky-Wulff previously directed the Showmax and Canal+ police procedural co-production “Crime and Justice,” the African streamer’s first-ever Showmax original in Kenya.
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