The Accidental Spy (Nigerian film) explained

The Accidental Spy is a 2017 Nigerian Crime comedy film directed by Roger Russell and produced by Darlington Abuda^[1] with Nosa Aghayere Dag as its executive producer.^[2] The film stars Ayo Makun, Ramsey Nouah, Henry Morris, Agatha Ezzedine, Miguel A. Núñez Jr. Alibaba Akpobome and Daniel Eghan.^{[3] [4]} It was released on 1 December 2017 and premiered on Netflix on November 29, 2019.^[5]

Plot

The theme of the film revolves around an IT specialist Emmanuel Prince (Ramsey Nouah) who took a trip to America to refocus his energy after his girlfriend cheated on him. While in America, the Chairman a very powerful cartel leader hires a professional assassin to kill the inventor of a new energy source which is affecting the cartel markets. Emmanuel is then mixed up in the whole affair through signing up for a reality show and mistakenly takes on the identity of the assassin, thereby creating massive confusion and thus saving the life of the inventor.^{[6] [7]}

Cast

• Christine Allado as Beverly
• Judith Akuta as Sandra
• Dan Allen as Armed Police Officer
• Steve Broad as FBI Director Shane Glower
• Ayemere Caleb as David
• Emmanuel Edunjobi as James
• Daniel Eghan as Agent
• Agatha Ezzedine as PA of Shane Glower
• Elma Godwin as Doctor Adu
• Andi Jashy as Cop 1
• Mark Knight as Armed police officer
• Vladimira Krckova as Journalist
• Matthew Leonhart as Tech Guy
• Ayo Makun as John
• Simon Maroulis as Armed Policeman Phillip (as Simon Green)
• Henry Morris as Cop
• Thenjiwe Moseley as Self
• Ramsey Nouah as Manny
• Miguel A. Núñez Jr. as The Viper
• Steve Owles as Steve
• Jonah Ripley as Armed Police Officer
• David Savizon as Delivery Agent
• Michael Lumb as Embassy Guest (uncredited)
• Alibaba Akpobome

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nwanne. Chuks. Nollywood can be tool for effecting change'. 2020-10-09. guardian.ng.
2. Web site: 2017-08-29. 5 things you should know about new movie featuring Ramsey Nouah, Rahama Sadau. 2020-10-09. Pulse Nigeria. en-US.
3. Web site: Utor. Florence. The Accidental Spy… political thriller with a difference. 2020-10-08. guardian.ng.
4. Web site: Gists. Naija. Photos: Ramsey Nouah & AY In London For "The Accidental Spy" Nollywood Movie. 2020-10-09. en-US.
5. Web site: 2019-11-28. 5 new Nigerian movies are coming to Netflix this weekend. 2020-10-08. Pulse Nigeria. en-US.
6. Web site: 2017-11-16. AY's new movie, "The Accidental Spy", it's not about Akpos! Check it out!. 2020-10-09. Entertainment News - Latest News - Comedy and Music Linjust. en-US.
7. Web site: BellaNaija.com. 2020-04-02. 42 More Nigerian Movies You Probably Didn't Know are on Netflix. 2020-10-09. BellaNaija. en-US.