The series takes viewers on a journey aboard a chaotic low-cost airline run by a team of bizarre characters.
Real-life couple Kaz McFadden and Lara Lawrence star in director Willie Esterhuizen's latest comedy. banana air.
Produced by Westel Productions, the series takes viewers on a hilarious journey aboard a chaotic low-cost airline run by a team of bizarre characters.
From eccentric flight attendants to clumsy pilots, the team stumbles through chaotic situations both in the air and on the ground.
Kaz McFadden plays Brant Vogel, a cocky new airline pilot with a tendency to flirt.
“Brandt has a very comfortable life. He has two interests: airplanes and women. And he is equally passionate about both. I think he likes it and I hope he does. At the end of the day, he's harmless — it's a running party trick,” McFadden said.
In addition to being the star of the show, McFadden also takes on behind-the-scenes work as a dialogue coach.
“It was a new and fun experience. My main task was to bring as many ideas to the table as possible with my fellow actors and explore ways to squeeze more comedy out of the material.
“Fortunately, I've been working with Willy Esterhuizen for a while, so I know what he expects. This will help me know that the rest will fall into place. Working with the Esterhuizens is like getting paid to go on vacation, there's very little pressure and it's a lot of fun. ”
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“I'm glad I played the role opposite my boyfriend.”
Meanwhile, Lala Lawrence will appear on screen as Koeki Koekemoa, a business class flight attendant and belly dancer.
“Koeki Koekemoa is a character very close to my heart. Look, she's not really book smart, but you shouldn't underestimate her. There was a lot of drama among the staff. in spite of, banana airKoekie is actually just grateful to be able to get the job and be a part of the team,” Lawrence said.
Lawrence also said he enjoyed acting alongside his real-life partner.
“I was so happy to be able to play opposite my boyfriend Kaz. There were so many moments on set that still make me laugh.
“In one scene, Daniel Retief (who plays Barbie) and I had to jump off a chair and cross a wooden deck, and in the process my heel came off my foot and I fell into the rafters.
“The cameras were rolling, but I didn't want to break character and I didn't want to laugh, so Koekie stood up to Hester (Leanne Hale) limping and determined,” she said. spoke.
Kaz McFadden and Lala Lawrence's other businesses
Their creative partnership extends beyond the show. Together with actor and producer Zach Montbeni, they run the production company Third Row, which currently produces dramas for Showmax.
In addition to the shows currently in production on Showmax, McFadden said he plans to make regular on-screen appearances on the platform.
“I’ll be appearing in a coming-of-age drama and a crime drama on Showmax soon, and I also have a dubbed Spanish series on the same platform, and I also have two radio dramas in the works.
“My plan is to continue to entertain people with the box.”
can be caught banana air Every Monday 20:00 Kikunet(DStv channel 144).
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