Bongani Fassie co-producer of the Brenda Fassie
Movie.
Brenda Fassie movie to hit cinemas in 2018
A movie on the life of the late South African music legend Mabrrrr…Brenda
Fassie who died in 2004 is expected to hit cinemas later this year.
The film chronicles her journey towards becoming one of the country's most
iconic entertainers.
The movie will be filmed in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Production begins next month.
An open casting call has been set in search of fresh-faced local talent to portray
the singer in the biopic.
Details around the audition process are yet to be confirmed, except that they will
be “open to all South Africans nationally.”
UK-based film and television production company Showbizbee has acquired the
rights in conjunction with the Brenda Fassie estate and Legaci Nova to film the
story.
Bongani Fassie, Brenda Fassie’s son is set to co-produce the movie.