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Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù Leads Akinola Davies Jr’s Buzzy Feature Debut ‘My Father’s Shadow’ For Element, BBC Film, BFI, Mubi & The Match Factory


The UK feature debut of Akinola Davies Jnr has attracted strong partners and growing buzz.

EXCLUSIVE: Gangs Of London star Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù is leading cast in Akkinola Davies Jr’s anticipated feature debut My Father’s Shadow, which is being produced by Poor Things and Normal People outfit Element Pictures. Akinola Davies Jnr told us today: “Bringing My Fathers Shadow to life in my home country, a story which is so personal to me and my brother Wale, who wrote the script, but one that I also hope will resonate with many, has been beyond a dream. All of which has been made possible through the unwavering support of Eva Yates at BBC Film, Ama Ampadu at the BFI and my producers Rachel Dargavel at Element Pictures and Funmbi Ogunbanwo at Fatherland Productions.

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