Brenda Fassie biopic to hit theatres next year

A new film based on the life of the late Brenda Fassie, is being worked on.

A search for local talent to portray Brenda, is on.

The auditions are open to all South Africans nationally. Other details are however yet to be confirmed, in regard to the audition process.

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 of the vivacious late singer.

“My mother Brenda has been surrounded by controversy in her life and even after her death,” Bongani Fassie expressed in a statement.

“It is with great excitement that we have partnered with Showbizbee Film Productions to make the Brenda Fassie movie for Box Office release.

“I’m particularly eager to participate in the production as (Co-Executive producer) so that the real story of my mom comes alive to the people of South Africa and the world.”

Script

The biopic, which is written and directed by Edward W. Shwa, will be filmed on location in Cape Town and also Johannesburg.

It is thus set to hit theatres next year.

“With Brenda, writer-director Edward W Shaw is doing a remarkable job. He has created a totally relatable story that is both fresh and new,” Showbizbee said in a statement.

“The screenplay is surprising and precise, a warm human story. It is our good fortune to be working with a great team. We are confident the public will embrace Brenda.”

In the film, Brenda’s journey from Langa, Cape Town, to Soweto, Johannesburg will be followed.