Play Network Studios has released the teaser for its December comedy-drama, Aki And Pawpaw.
In May 2021, the production company better known for its remake of Nigerian oldies such as Living In Bondage: Breaking Free, Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story and Nneka The Pretty Serpent, announced its intention to bring Aki And Pawpaw to the big screen and it has kept to its word.
Aki And Pawpaw is a remake of the 2002 Aki Na Ukwa movie, a movie that shot the star actors, Osita Iheme (Pawpaw) and Chinedu Ikediezie (Aki), to limelight.
Aki And Pawpaw movie is directed by Biodun Stephen and produced by the trio of Mimidoo (Achineku) Bartels, Chris Odeh and Agozie Ugwu.
The film has a mix of old and new cast members including Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze, Hanks Anuku, Stan Nze, Toyin Abraham, Funnybone, Amaechi Muonagor, Juliet Ibrahim, Real Warri Pikin, Lasisi Elenu, Michael “Mc Lively” Sani, Blessing Obasi, Beverly Osu, Francis Sule, Uti Nwachukwu, Sam Uche and more.
Aki And Pawpaw has been slated for a December 17, 2021 release. Watch the first teaser below.