Dead Serious (film)

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Dead Serious
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Directed by Moses Inwang
Produced byDavid Rukeme
Starring
Production
companies
  • Fortress Studio
  • Filmrite Studios
Distributed byBluepictures Distributions
Release date
  • 23 February 2024 (2024-02-23)
Running time
120 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Dead Serious is a 2024 Showmax original Nigerian romantic comedy film, released on 23 February 2024. It was directed by Moses Inwang, and produced by David Rukeme. It stars Sharon Ooja, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, Nkem Owoh, Lilian Afegbai, Deyemi Okanlawon, Albert Oluwatoyin, Funky Mallam, Emem Inwang, Ryonne Razaq, and Lawal Nasiru. [1] [2]

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Synopsis

Heartbroken after losing the love of his life, a young man makes a series of unsuccessful attempts to take his own life.This movie shows the sacrifice one is willing to pay for love.

Cast

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Production

Acquired

On 10 February 2024, film reporter for In Nollywood, Matilda Adegbola, says "Showmax had acquired the film", [3] following the post made by film director Moses Inwang on Instagram that hints that the film scheduled for cinemas would now be a Showmax Original. [1] On 14 February 2024, the film previously scheduled to debut on Showmax. [4]

Premiere and release

On 22 January 2024, the official trailer was released with a line-up of Sharon Ooja, Sabinus, Nkem Owoh, Lilian Afegbai, Deyemi Okanlawon, Warri Girl, Funky Mallam, Emem Inwang and Ryonne Razaq. [1] The film was previously scheduled to debut on February 9, across cinemas nationwide. [1] On 9 February 2024, Dead Serious premiered during the official launch of the new Showmax 2.0. [5] On 16 February 2024, showmax released its official trailer of the film, and was made available for streaming on 23 February 2024. [6]

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