 Guys, a very warm welcome to SPM bars. My name is Miski Thinge, and I am at the Anga Cinemax right here, the Friday evening, whereby we have the movie premiere of V-Lines in the Metro Police. And guys, I have seen the trailer to this movie. I'm telling you, it's fire, and it's going to be worth your time. Other than that, it has featured amazing actresses and actors from this country. We have the likes of Sarah Hassan, Piera McKenna, Raymond Ofula, and Bilal Moura, who was also on the brand Little Lie, and he did an amazing job there. So guys, we are waiting to see how this movie is going to be, but all you have to do is stay tuned on SPM bars as we are going to be informing you on who's coming, what are they wearing, and what are they doing, and of course, how the movie goes. So all you have to do is stay tuned. All right, guys, I'm hanging out with a very beautiful lady. She's looking amazing. Hi, how are you doing? Excellent. Thank you. You're so kind. You're a lovely person yourself. Thank you so much. Please introduce yourself and just tell us what role are you playing in the villains, you know, in the Metro Police? That's a really good question. So, yes, I am in the cast. I am. I have a small role. I thank God, I thank God. Playing legal attaché. I look very different, but it is me. My name is June, I'm also the executive producer. So I had the pleasure and the honor of financing the film. So I'm glad we have a good turnout because that's some of the money coming back into my bank account. Amazing. Now, I really want to know, when it comes to the script and you know just the concept, were you part of developing it? Did you know how to like, no, you need to change that, you need to do this, were you part of it? No, not at all. I will not take credit for that at all. Danka Brown wrote the script. He's a genius, I'm sure you'll talk to just now. He also directed the script and we met not very long ago. We met maybe three weeks before we started the shoot. I had heard of him. He was introduced to me by our associate producer, Musio Kikevindio, and we decided, yeah, to make the film. So I came in when it was ready-made already and have no creative input. Just the strategic partner who helped it get to air. All right, all right, I get it. Now, you know, you as an executive producer and just wanting to put in your money somewhere, it means you've seen potential, you've seen, you know, the entertainment industry in Kenya growing. What are your thoughts and why did you actually just decide to put in the money there? I've done it before. I have the rights to another film that I worked on and at some point we didn't get past the development stage. It was a huge, huge investment. We had co-producers from South Africa, Nigeria, DRC. And at some point I felt I needed to move on, let it go and pick it up after COVID. So when this came along, I had already in my mind said that the next viable local production that comes about, I would want to invest in because I do believe in Kenyan film. I have been in the industry for 10 years because my son got me into it. I have acted in two films and two seasons of a television series. As an actress, it was the worst experience ever. You barely get paid. I did go to film school 10 years ago as a mature person. So over the years, for me it was about becoming the producer who will make sure the cast get paid, who will make sure the crew get paid, who will make sure people are treated with dignity. And somewhere along the way, yes, I believe I will get a return on my investment and I encourage other Kenyans to take the risk, jump in, trust the process because we need to watch content that is us. So this, this was going to blow your mind, yeah. I mean, I've seen the trailer and I cannot wait. Let me ask you, I'm sure you have seen, you have seen the movie, you know? But I really want to know what is that one part that was, you know, just mind blowing for you? I would be a spoiler if I said. So let me turn it around and ask you, where did you see the trailer? This helps me track which aspect of our marketing is working out. Did you see it on Facebook? Did you see it on someone's status? I saw it on Sarah Hassan's, you know, Instagram page. I can tell you for sure, the cast are amazing. Not only are they incredibly talented. Sarah is one of the sweetest human beings I've ever met. Raymond is a gentleman. Vikash keeps time to the tea. Piera McKenna, we put her through so many things. She's an amazing woman. The entire cast and the crew went through seven days of very interesting situations and they were very patient with some of the production glitches that I take responsibility for. So for me, the one Zen moment has been appreciating young Kenyans in production under difficult circumstances. And I know that we'll be back. We'll do this again, and again, and again. Now, my last question is, you know, there's always this narrative of actors are not really treated very well. And you've just mentioned the reason you even got into this is just to create better opportunities and better platforms for these actors and actresses. What you do like to tell other producers out there, especially here in Kenya? There are different levels of being a producer. If you're the person that's handling people's finances, please respect the process. Do not be the producer that does not have an accountant on the job. Do not be the producer that withholds payments for whatever reasons. But at the end of the job, do not pick up the camera to start shooting unless you have a clear plan and you know where you will get your return and investment as such. Keep your hands away from the production budget. If people are supposed to be paid a certain amount of money, pay them as soon as they've finished their work. I mean, guys, I don't have anything more to add. You had from the best of the best, guys. Thank you so much, June. Thank you. Please speak to the actors there. I will, I will, I will, I will. All right, hi, how are you doing? Hi, how are you? Very good. Are you feeling tonight? Obviously, I'm feeling great. It's a good moment for Kenyan movie industry to have such a production being done here and premiering today. So we're all happy as actors. We are hopeful for greater things in the future. And it's a good moment for all the actors in Kenya. I mean, I really want to know your real name because we all call you Mayweather, but probably people who don't even know your real name, please tell them. My name is David Opondowe. Yes. Yeah, I've been an actor for many years. Yeah, but obviously, people know me as Mayweather, Victor Volcano, the first of that name. Now, I have a question. Are you part of the movie today or are you just coming in to support? I'm not part of the movie. I would have wished to be part of the movie, but I was busy with other productions and I'm coming to support the local industry. So I'm happy for all the actors in this production. I'm sure they had a great time. Yes. For sure, for sure. Now, looking at the trailer, what vibes are you getting from that trailer? Wow, I'm getting something that, the vibe is something that is going to keep me on the edge of my seat. Obviously, it's an action movie. I've seen a lot of tense moments. And a lot of blood. Exactly, a lot of blood. And I hope it's not going to scare the other, I mean, blood-scared viewers. But obviously, it looks like action packed. For sure. Yes. All right, Mayweather, thank you so much for talking to us. Asante, Asante. Thank you very much for being here. All right, Asante. Asante. All right, guys, I'm hanging out with a gentleman. We're looking the part today. You're looking very good. Ah, things I have to do to get your attention, man. You have succeeded. Finally, but like cool, cool earrings, man. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Now, please introduce yourself. My name is Vikosh. I play Jack in this movie called Villains in the Metropolis. Yeah, I've been acting for a while and finally made it to the movies. Amazing. Now, Vikosh, let me ask, how was this experience for you? And what is Jack doing? Well, Jack is, let's just say my version of a badass, Jason Statham. Yeah, he's cool, he's kicking ass, he's doing some action. He's got a, you know, stone face throughout the movie. He's adding twists in the story of the lovers. And my experience was great because I've been wanting to do action for a long time. The last thing I did was a series and I had a bit of action there and I said, you know, once the lion's tongue tastes the meat, it wants more. So I'm lucky, I'm grateful I got this opportunity and I'm just really grateful to the producers and the makers of this movie for casting me in this role. Really, and now looking at the script when you looked at it for the first time, what came through your mind? Did you feel like, oh, this is a challenge that has been posed to me? How did you feel? Well, funny enough, I was called on a day when they were already shooting. So I didn't really have a glance at the script. I just saw my part and I asked them, what am I playing? And they said, you're playing this. And I went there and I said, oh, there's a fight scene. And they said, yeah. And then I'm like, can I choreograph it? And they said, yeah, sure. And I did that. And you know, I've had the pleasure of working with Sara before Sara Hassan. And it was fun showing her some moves and she's like, yo, I'm not doing this. And then we're like, we don't really have stunt doubles here so we've got to do it. So it was just a lot of fun. I was on set maybe four days and I had a blast on each and every day. Amazing, Vikash. We cannot wait to see what you've done in the movie. Thank you so much for talking to us. Thank you, thank you. Guys, I'm hanging out with Luca, who is acting as Alex in the movie. Hi, Luca. Hi, how are you doing, Kideji? Very good. Let me ask you how you feeling today? Oh, well, I've been waiting for this day, right? Came a bit quick. I'm here though. So let's see what's going to happen. I mean, we cannot wait to see what you've done there but I want to know, how was the experience for you? You know, just during the shooting, I hear it's been seven days of shooting. How was it? Well, at first I took it slow. I didn't think, I took it casually. But when you get on set and you see all these Raymond of Fuller, Sarah Hassan, Maura Bilal there, you have to take it up a notch, okay? So my acting went up, I did 100% and so I can't wait to see how it is. We also can't wait to see what you've done there. Now, I really want to know, now, how was it just working with, you know, Kina Sarah Hassan, Raymond of, how was it, how was it working with him? Well, I'd say this. I felt like I was in the right pack, right? Because I work hard, especially in my acting career. I take the script, I break it down and I feel like I dive into a character. And so I reached on that set and everyone was the same. So I didn't feel like I'm lost or anything. I felt like this was the right place for me. Yes, yes. I love it. Now, please tell me, what is Alex like? What is he doing? Alex, Alex is a bit lost. Yeah, Alex is a man who's a bit lost, but he's so dearly loved by this lady, Laura, right? And he does not appreciate it. And yeah, he does not. He does not see Laura for who she is. Yeah, who's a loving woman who's right there to help him. And so in the end, he comes to develop himself character-wise and he realises what's going on. Yeah, yeah. Sounds interesting. Is it something that you related to in real life? No. Ha, ha, ha. What about your friends? Most of my friends know what they want in life. Oh, yeah? I mean, I see you're keeping the good click around you. They'll try to, yeah. In case someone is going through what Alex is going through, please tell them something. Well, only life can teach you, yeah? No one can tell you what to do, not your mom, not your sister, not your lover. You have to realise that some people love you and some people are using you. So if you can't know that, then life will teach you at some point. Hopefully not when you're older, but yeah. Yeah, thank you. Wads of wisdom right there from Luca. Thank you so much for speaking to us. I understand what you're saying. Yeah. All right, guys, I'm hanging out with one of the crew of this movie. Hi, my dear. Hi. Please introduce yourself. Hi, guys. Welcome to my YouTube channel. Ha, ha, ha. Hello, hi, guys. I'm here to introduce myself. Yes. AKA PR. I was the script supervisor of the movie. Amazing. Now, I really want to know, how was the experience of doing this? Here? Well, well. Let me tell you, John, the fool. Ha, ha, ha. It was not easy because you were shooting off sequence. Yes. But nevertheless, to say, I'm not sure if it's true or not. It was not easy at all. But there was communication between me and the director now. That was made possible. And now the movie looks nice. I really want to know, what was your favorite part? My favorite thing, actually, was when Laura is in the bathtub looking at the pregnancy test. We make it to Eloquina. I'm fascinated with your magic when you Eloquina drop. I wouldn't say what was the secret, you're your director. But the way Magi Eloquina drop and then there was the reflection of the water. Ah. You stop. Well, watch. It was amazing, yes. Oh, great. Now, I really want you to tell people why they should watch this movie. Guys. Bono to watch. Bono, really, really. Anyway, guys, you should come and watch this movie. He's one of a kind. It's a game changer. And, eish, eish. It's amazing, it's amazing. You'll thank me later. It looks super nice. And it gives you the good spots. You know it. Cabisa, cabisa. Yes. Guys, I've watched it and I can attest to that. You guys need to watch this movie. Thank you so much, my dear. You're welcome. All right. What's up, guys? I'm hanging out with a beautiful actress. She's going to be introducing herself. Hi, mama. Hi. Please introduce yourself. My name is Amina Hussein and I'm an actress. All right, Amina. Now, let me ask you, you've watched the movie. What do you think about it, you as an actress? First thing first, I think we are moving forward as an industry and I love the script because it's something that has never been done. And it has so many, I think, let me say, execution, which is nice when it comes to like killing someone. And I've loved it because I've never seen such a script in Kenya. Maybe they did so well. We didn't notice the loopholes in there. Yeah, I would look like, OK. That's really nice. Now, looking at those roles and all those characters in that movie, if you were given the chance to act one of those, which one would you pick? I think the main. I can do that and I can also do the side chick. Yes. Why the main? Because now looking at the character that Sarah Hasan was playing, why the main? Simply because when I looked at her executing that role, in a way that I was just seeing myself, I don't know why. And for some reason, some day I'm seeing myself doing such a role where there are guns and stuff because I feel like when you are in this industry and you are a light skin, sorry to say this, people assume that you can't hold guns. But seeing that she can do this, holding a gun, firing it, being this boss chick, butters and stuff, that's what I love about that. And I think doing that would be such an honor to me someday. Yeah. What was your favorite scene? Definitely the last one. The one that she had put two bodies. Yeah, then he was like, you know? Ati uta chena namu anau me. I still talking a lot about those who have done it. You know? Yeah, there was a lot of humor, but at the same time, there was a lot of seriousness and I loved it. Yeah, yes. All right. Thank you so much, Amina. As usual, you're welcome, SPM Buzz. Always, thank you so much, Mama. You're welcome. All right, guys, I'm hanging out with someone who's going to introduce himself and tell us what role he played in this movie. My name is Zubigua, the line producer and assistant director for villains in the Metropolis. Amazing. How was it? How was the experience? It's a new experience because, well, most of us are from before, but to see what come, I mean, we're starting out. It's a pleasure having a director like Nankaf Brown trusting me at such a role and maybe me pulling this role to the end. At least now we have a good premiere and we thank Kenyans for coming, the people who came and for most screenings who just put in your online will tell you for if there are more screenings. For sure, for sure. Now, I really want to know what was the most challenging part of your role? The most challenging part of my role was basically... I can say it was with my kind of... I found the scheduling. I'll be honest about this. I found the scheduling of Kenyan artists very different because what I understand when we have... We had a lot of push and pull between us and maybe the actors, the crew and everyone because of maybe a different type of scheduling. So that was an honest thing that I saw, but it's not something major. But yeah, it's not a premiere, it's late. So Kenyans have to keep time to get the best. Sendhya, yeah. All right, please tell people why they should make time to watch this movie. It's a good one. It's a different one. It's a dynamic one. It's something that you might want to watch. I don't believe Kenyan... The Kenyan audience is foolish. We don't have to give them the normal telenovelas on the TV. It's something that if I'm in the US, I can watch. If I'm in Kenya, I can watch and I can still relate. So why I urge you to watch this movie? It's because I believe it's different and I believe it's the beginning of a new journey for the Kenyan film industry. All right, guys, make sure you catch this movie. Thank you so much for talking to us. Asante Sana. All right, guys, I'm hanging out with one of the cast of a villain in the movie. Hi, Matia, how are you doing? I'm good doing well. Thank you. How are you? Good. Thank you. Please introduce yourself. I'm Aseem Sharma and I play Amara in villains in the Metropolis and I'm also the producer on the film. Amazing. Now, how was it as a producer? What are some of the challenges and how was the experience for you? Oh, my God. You know, as we shoot Kenyan movies, the biggest challenge always is budget. Okay. And getting like everybody, all the big names as you saw, Lukareli, Sarah, Raymond, who are massive professionals. But just getting the availability to do a line and also availability of locations. As you saw, there were many locations that we used in the film. Beautiful locations, by the way. Thank you. Thank you to Majaribu. Yeah, so just getting all that to a line and also just making sure that, you know, the story makes sense, it's relatable and we just had like 11 or 12 days of shooting and trying to get the story right and also making sure that it sits well with the audience, right? It's relatable. That's why we use some of the lingo and some of the slang in it. Yeah, so that was one of the biggest challenges, basically shooting in 11 days and making sure the story makes sense, even though we missed a few scenes from the original script. No one has to find out. You never know that. Exactly. Exactly. Now tell us a little bit just about Amara. Who is Amara? So Amara is a very dedicated officer. She plays a detective and she is generally's right hand. She's also very well versed with the technical side of things where she locates everybody through GPS and all of that. So she's very good at what she does and she's had to fight for it because she's of Indian origin. And to be in the DCI and be of Indian origin and be so good, she's really had to fight for it. Very dedicated, I would say. So I really enjoyed playing her. For sure. Do you, by any chance, relate to your role in real life? Yes, I do. Thank you for asking me that. I really do because being of Indian origin and being in the Kenyan film industry as an actress or as a producer, I feel like I really have to always go in and fight and really show people why I deserve to be where I am. And it's not just because of the money. People always say, oh, your money, you have the money. But it's not the case always. And definitely not the case in my case. So I feel like I really have to always prove myself and always have to prove why I'm a good actor or why I'm a good creative or a producer. Yeah. And I feel like it's also for women just in general. I agree. I completely agree. Yeah, yeah. So please tell people why they should watch this movie. You should watch this movie because you should support your local content. It's not a regular film, a regular Kenyan film you would usually see. This is a crime and thriller and action. And that is why you should come and watch it. And we have amazing talent and a lot of the young coming up, upcoming talent there on the film. So you must come and watch. You have to and support our local content and take us to the Oscars hopefully. I mean, yes. That's the goal, that's the goal. You guys have done an amazing job. And thank you so much for talking to us. You're welcome. Thank you. All right, guys. That was one of the producers of Villain in the Metro Police. And guys, she has done an amazing job. She is also part of the cast. Thank you so much for watching. This is Buzz with Stars.