Schuster’s new movie, Mad Buddies
One of the most eagerly awaited theatrical releases of 2012, Leon Schuster’s Mad Buddies, has completed filming across Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Mad Buddies is the latest comedy caper from the legendary South African filmmaker and fans can now view the first hilarious trailer as well as see a teaser poster for the film right here.
The movie is Schuster’s first outing since 2010′s World Cup-inspired hit Schuks Tshabalala’s Guide to South Africa, which broke local box office records and far out-performed Schuster’s previous biggest hit Mr Bones 2.
Schuster, a South African comic legend, is responsible for some of South Africa’s most notable local box-office successes, including Mama Jack, two Mr Bones movies and Millenium Menace.
Jam-packed with stunts
“We are thrilled to be able to bring another fun-filled Schuster adventure to South African audiences,” says Helena Spring, producer of Mad Buddies, who worked with Schuster on Mr Bones, Mr Bones 2 and Mama Jack.
“Mad Buddies is a fast-paced comedic romp, jam-packed with stunts and laughs that will have audiences rolling in the aisles,” she promised fans.
Says Schuster, who is responsible for 4 of the top 10 grossing films of all time in South Africa, ‘I am very excited to share this trailer with fans! I can’t wait to hear how people will start reacting to Mad Buddies.’
The film kicks off when sworn enemies, Boetie (Schuster) and Beast, played by Kenneth Nkosi (Jerusalema, Tsotsi, White Wedding), are forced to embark on a road trip as unwitting subjects of a new TV reality show devised by a gorgeous TV Producer, Kelsey, played by Tanit Phoenix (Spud, Straight Outta Benoni). On camera, with the whole of South Africa in on the joke, the pair comes unstuck at every stage of this hilarious journey until they discover that they have been conned and join forces to exact revenge.
Mad Buddies also stars long-time Schuster collaborator Alfred Ntombela as Mr Mda, the Minister of Tourism; is Directed by Gray Hofmeyr and Produced by Helena Spring. The film releases nationwide on 22 June 2012.
Distribution rights for the film have been acquired by Disney South Africa – although the film will not be distributed under the Disney banner, although they will be handling the distribution and marketing of the movie. Disney indicated through its publicity company in South Africa that its involvement in Schuster’s movie is a way to confirm the company’s support of the South African entertainment industry.
“We are sure others will agree that if Disney were to become involved with a local movie, a Leon Schuster movie would be the obvious choice,” Jared Stokes of Taryn Fritz Public Relations said.
TRAILER OF MAD BUDDIES
Credits: Channel 24 and MadBuddies Youtube channel
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