A Source available to us has hinted of a yet to be released Nollywood movie, starring Super Eagles and Arsenal footballer Alex Iwobi.
footballer cum movie star
Our source said that filming of the movie was rounded off a few weeks ago, in the United Kingdom and that the work is already in its final post-production stages.
The Arsenal forward, who reportedly played the hero in the action film, undertook a number of impressive stunts while a stunt double was contracted for the better part.
As yet, there is very sketchy detail about the movie or its cast and crew, but the source confirmed that principal photography had been concluded and that the first teaser will be released soon.
If what we have heard is anything to go by, the Nollywood action flick will be Iwobi’s debut as an actor. We are told that the footballer had to take acting classes to get him ready for his his acting debut.
The source Is quoted as saying “Iwobi is a very simple guy. He wanted to work on the project away from the public eye so he would have enough time to focus on making his major acting debut a great one. He likes to dedicate himself wholly to any project he does and this was no different”.
Iwobi, whose involvement In the film has since been kept under wraps, is already set for the new premier league season.
Although the news is not yet confirmed, we will provide update as events unfold. However, we cannot wait to see our darling footballer in a movie role. Lets keep our fingers crossed.
