The Accidental Spy is a 2017 Nigerian Crime comedy film directed by Roger Russell and produced by Darlington Abuda[1] with Nosa Aghayere Dag as its executive producer.[2] The film stars Ayo Makun, Ramsey Nouah, Henry Morris, Agatha Ezzedine, Miguel A. Núñez Jr. Alibaba Akpobome and Daniel Eghan.[3][4] It was released on December 1, 2017 and premiered on Netflix on November 29, 2019.[5]
| The Accidental Spy | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Roger Russell |
| Screenplay by | Darlington Abuda |
| Produced by | Darlington Abuda Nicola A. Gregory |
| Starring | Ayo Makun Ramsey Nouah Christine Allado Daniel Eghan Agatha Ezzedine Miguel A. Núñez Jr. Emmanuel Edunjobi |
| Cinematography | Akpe Ododoru |
| Edited by | Patrick Odjegba |
| Music by | Kolade Morakinyo |
Production companies | 2hotfilms Peekaboo Productions |
| Distributed by | FilmOne Distribution |
Release date |
|
Running time | 104 min |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Plot
editThe theme of the film revolves around an IT specialist Emmanuel Prince (Ramsey Nouah) who takes a trip to America to refocus his energy after his girlfriend cheated on him. While in America, the Chairman a very powerful cartel leader hires a professional assassin to kill the inventor of a new energy source which is affecting the cartel markets. Emmanuel inadvertently becomes involved in the whole affair by signing up for a reality show and mistakenly assumes the identity of the assassin, thereby creating massive confusion and ultimately saving the life of the inventor.[6][7]
Cast
edit- Christine Allado as Beverly
- Judith Akuta as Sandra
- Dan Allen as Armed Police Officer
- Steve Broad as FBI Director Shane Glower
- Ayemere Caleb as David
- Emmanuel Edunjobi as James
- Daniel Eghan as Agent
- Agatha Ezzedine as PA of Shane Glower
- Elma Godwin as Doctor Adu
- Andi Jashy as Cop 1
- Mark Knight as Armed police officer
- Vladimira Krckova as Journalist
- Matthew Leonhart as Tech Guy
- Ayo Makun as John
- Simon Maroulis as Armed Policeman Phillip (as Simon Green)
- Henry Morris as Cop
- Thenjiwe Moseley as Self
- Ramsey Nouah as Manny
- Miguel A. Núñez Jr. as The Viper
- Steve Owles as Steve
- Jonah Ripley as Armed Police Officer
- David Savizon as Delivery Agent
- Michael Lumb as Embassy Guest (uncredited)
- Alibaba Akpobome
References
edit- ^ Nwanne, Chuks. "Nollywood can be tool for effecting change'". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- ^ "5 things you should know about new movie featuring Ramsey Nouah, Rahama Sadau". Pulse Nigeria. 2017-08-29. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- ^ Utor, Florence. "The Accidental Spy… political thriller with a difference". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ^ Gists, Naija. "Photos: Ramsey Nouah & AY In London For "The Accidental Spy" Nollywood Movie". Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- ^ "5 new Nigerian movies are coming to Netflix this weekend". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-11-28. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ^ "AY's new movie, "The Accidental Spy", it's not about Akpos! Check it out!". Entertainment News - Latest News - Comedy and Music | Linjust. 2017-11-16. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2020-04-02). "42 More Nigerian Movies You Probably Didn't Know are on Netflix". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-10-09.