Netflix’s first script to screen African original production , Queen Sono has been cancelled for the second season. The 6 part series, starring Pearl Thusi was renewed earlier this year for season 2 but due to Covid-19 it
We’ve made the difficult decision not to move forward with season 2 of ’Queen Sono’.
We are incredibly proud of the Diprente team for sharing their audacious vision and bringing it to life with Netflix.
Netflix is also grateful to the amazing efforts shown by the cast and crew for their stellar efforts in creating this show for our members around the world
Netflix Spokesperson
Netflix’s spokesperson also added that the streaming service planned to “continue to work closely with South Africa’s creative industry to keep producing more compelling ‘Made-in-South Africa’ stories.”
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“It’s so incredible that we as a team had a lifetime opportunity to make history together as there will never be another ‘first’ African Netflix Original Series. I’m proud of the work we did, but everything happens for a reason.I am excited about what the future holds.”, said Pearl Thusi.
It’s so incredible that we as a team had a lifetime opportunity to make history together as there will never be another ‘first’ African Netflix Original Series. I’m proud of the work we did, but everything happens for a reason.I am excited about what the future holds.
Pearl Thusi, Queen Sono Lead Actress
The first season of Queen Sono marked the beginning of Netflix’s journey to introduce the world to exciting stories that are made in Africa. It was an unprecedented representation of a strong female black lead in African television. In the first season of Queen Sono, we saw grit and glamour, strength and vulnerability, as well as the past and the present, converge into a powerful narrative that explored the complexities and nuances of the African experience.
The series Queen Sono follows the story of a secret South African clandestine agent who tackles criminal operations while dealing with crises in her personal life. Queen Sono finds herself in a nefarious web of business and politics as she seeks to uncover the truth behind her mother’s death.
In the second season, we were to see Queen search for the truth as her newfound need for revenge takes her on a mission across Africa. All while she deals with her family’s past and her complicated love life.
Pearl Thusi, Vuyo Dabula, Sechaba Morojele, Chi Mhende, Loyiso Madinga, Rob Van Vuuren, Kate Liquorish, Khathu Ramabulana and Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa were all expected to return for the highly anticipated season 2.
Diprente was set to return as the production team behind season 2 and was to begin production later this year.
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