Nomzamo Mbatha plays the lead role of Alexa alongside Bruce Willis in Showmax's sci-fi thriller Assassin.
Nomzamo Mbatha is set to dazzle audiences with his latest role alongside Hollywood icon Bruce Willis.
The internationally renowned actress stars in the sci-fi thriller; assassinis scheduled to premiere this Monday, May 13th on Showmax.
She plays the main character of Alexa, a woman driven by grief and determination as she searches for answers regarding the death of her lover.
Nomzamo Mbatha steps into the thriller and sci-fi genre
Nomzamo recently opened up about her work experience. assassin And about the significance of her involvement in such a groundbreaking project.
“I really liked the idea of delving into the thriller and sci-fi genres because I hadn’t had the chance to explore those genres before.
“When I finished all the auditions and had a chance to talk to the director, I realized that there's a lot of emotion and heart involved in science fiction, thrillers, and action,” she said.
She added that the role allowed her to explore complex emotions and portray a woman who fearlessly faces danger head-on in her pursuit of truth and justice.
“For me, it was the idea of grieving, but instead of grieving for someone who has left this earth, I grieve for someone who still has a chance to come back to me.
“But there is also a mixed hope: that he gets better, that he comes back to me, that I will find answers, and that I will hold accountable the people who put him in this condition.”
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Co-starring with Bruce Willis
The actress said it was an honor and a learning experience to work with Bruce Willis in his final role.
She spoke fondly of Willis' humility and generosity on set, emphasizing the importance of treating everyone with respect, regardless of their position.
“It was so much fun working with him. He still has that amazing fake smile, the Bruce Willis fake smile.
“The biggest lesson I learned from him is the beauty of humility. Even though he's the biggest star in the world, he greets everyone on set and takes just a little bit of time to feel like people are paying attention to him.” The fact that you can.”
Nomzamo said she remains committed to portraying strong female characters and drawing inspiration from the women who have shaped her stories on and off screen.
“This is a mixture of the people I grew up watching, and I felt they were a great mirror of what we are portrayed in film and television.
“I love people who have been able to transform their careers from one story to another, like Oprah Winfrey, and how they find different avenues to transform their brand and become a businesswoman. , creators, and how they are leveraging various opportunities to be the voice of reason in the industry,” she added.
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