{"id":72793,"date":"2023-01-19T15:27:38","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T13:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/another-zimbabwean-actor-stars-in-hollywood-film-alongside-idris-elba"},"modified":"2023-01-19T18:15:42","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T16:15:42","slug":"another-zimbabwean-actor-stars-in-hollywood-film-alongside-idris-elba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/another-zimbabwean-actor-stars-in-hollywood-film-alongside-idris-elba","title":{"rendered":"Another Zimbabwean Actor Stars In Hollywood Film Alongside Idris Elba"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Another Zimbabwean actor, Tafara Nyatsanza, has landed a role in the Hollywood film \u2018Beast\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Having started off as a theatre producer, Nyatsanza has found his footing in the film sector after starring as Banji in the American survival action film \u2018Beast\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The Zimbabwean is part of a stellar cast which includes renowned actor Idris Elba. ZBC News quotes him as saying:<\/p>\n<p>Banji is a tour guide and game ranger and is in love with Idris Elba\u2019s daughter. I had to be a love interest to the first role; that\u2019s basically the role.<\/p>\n<p>I learnt how to act for film cause I started in theatre. I learnt how to minimise my acting which was more theatrical. I would say go to school and learn more. This is something that requires more than passion.<\/p>\n<p>The South Africa-based actor is also known for his role as Tendai on South Africa Netflix production Blood &amp; Water.<\/p>\n<p>He attributes his success to hard work and professional expertise.<\/p>\n<p>The Fleur du Cap Theatre Award winner who was recognised for his contribution to South African theatre also starred in another Hollywood horror film \u2018Spell\u2019 released in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Other Zimbabweans who have previously featured in Hollywood films include <b>Tongayi Chirisa<\/b>, <b>Danai Gurira<\/b>, Charmaine Bingwa and Thandiwe Newton.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\">Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. Another Zimbabwean actor, Tafara Nyatsanza, has landed a role in the Hollywood film \u2018Beast\u2019. Having started off as a theatre producer, Nyatsanza has found his footing in the film sector after starring as Banji in the American survival action film \u2018Beast\u2019. 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