Nigerian movie ‘Rattle Snake’ set to premiere on Netflix
Play Network studios’ ‘Rattlesnake’ reboot is finally joining the increasing list of Nollywood movies on Netflix.
The 2020 film is set to premiere exclusively on the streaming platform on a yet to be confirmed date.
According to executive producer, Charles Okpaleke, ‘Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story’ has been licensed by Netflix for international release.
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Directed by Ramsey Nouah, the reboot brings twists to the original classic by Amaka Igwe that follows the story of Ahanna, a young man who turns to crime following the betrayal of his uncle and mother.
He sets up a gang of multi-talented criminals called The Armandas and they thrive till they meet their waterloo. It stars Stan Nze, Bucci Franklin, Osas Ighodaro, Tobi Bakre, Odera Adimorah, Emeka Nwagbaraocha, Brutus Richards as well as Nollywood veterans Chinyere Wilfred, Chiwetelu Agu, Ejike Asiegbu, Nobert Young, Gloria Young and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde.
The reboot premiered in November 2020, a few months after the government eased off the Covid-19 lockdown. Amid the pandemic, the film reportedly grossed N70 million in box office.
This will be Play Network’s second film on the streamer following the debut of its multiple award-winning ‘Living In Bondage: Breaking Free’.
