The extremely anticipated first African adaptation of the worldwide hit scripted format “Liar” has been unveiled, marking a milestone for Botswana’s rising movie trade. The sequence, produced by Botswana Ignite in partnership with main distributor All3Media Worldwide, is ready for completion in early April 2025.
“This has been a groundbreaking achievement for Botswana,” mentioned Duncan Irvine, program director of Botswana Ignite. “There may be an thrilling pool of younger filmmaking expertise right here that fueled the inventive drive to supply a uniquely compelling African model of this highly effective and universally related story.”
The six-part thriller, that includes celebrated actors Motsoaledi Setumo (“The Spouse,” “Soweto Love Story”) and Maxwell Dichi (“Generations,” “Muvhango”), wrapped principal images in November 2024. Filmed on location in Gaborone, the sequence retains the highly effective themes of consent and modern-day gender politics that made the unique “Liar” a worldwide sensation.
All3Media Worldwide’s Lizzy Ribeiro praised the difference, saying, “We’re thrilled our good companions at Botswana Ignite have delivered such a premium adaptation of our world hit. It’s good that the compelling scripts and highly effective themes have attracted main African expertise each on-screen and behind the scenes.”
Initially created by Two Brothers Footage for ITV within the UK, “Liar” has seen 15 variations worldwide, together with in India, Italy, France and Germany. Botswana’s model will premiere on a Pan-African streaming platform earlier than being broadcast regionally on BTV.
Botswana Ignite, a government-backed trade program in partnership with Steve Harvey World, is enjoying a key position within the nation’s movie and TV growth. This manufacturing indicators Botswana’s rising affect within the world leisure trade.
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