According to executive producer, Okpaleke, the movie has
been licensed by Netflix for international release.
“Movie-making has made the list of “my few favourite
things”.
“I wouldn’t stop giving Nigerians the quality of movies they
deserve. The good thing about this industry is the ability it gives creatives
to export their talents, and businesses their brands to the universe.
“Nigeria is blessed with amazing actors, writers, producers,
directors, DOPs and so on. Even with the challenges, we face in pre-production,
principal photography and post-production we still find ways to make it work.
“Shout out to my Rattlesnake team!! I can’t wait for
Nigerians in diaspora and the international community as a whole to see this
master piece on @naijaonnetflix,” Okpaleke wrote on Instagram.
The reboot brings twists to the original classic by Amaka
Igwe that follows the story of Ahanna (Stan Nze), a young gentleman who decides
to rob the life he always wanted and dreamt of.
So he assembles a group of men called "The
Armadas" with several different skills, carrying out a series of
spectacular heists. But things takes a swift u-turn and the gang suddenly find
themselves with better enemies on both sides.
The film stars Stan Nze, Chiwetalu Agu, Osas Ighodaro,
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Ayo Makun in the lead roles. Also Bucci Franklin, Tobi
Bakre, Odera Adimorah, Emeka Nwagbaraocha, Brutus Richards.
And Nollywood veterans, Chinyere Wilfred, Ejike Asiegbu,
Nobert Young and Gloria Young.
It had its theatrical release on 13 November 2020. It
received mixed reviews from critics and ranked 24th overall on the list of
highest-grossing Nigerian films of all time at the end of its theatrical run, the
film reportedly grossed N70 million in box office. It is regarded as one of the
best Nigerian films of 2020.
Rattlesnake will be Play Network’s second film on Netflix, following the debut of its multiple award-winning ‘Living In Bondage: Breaking Free’.
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