- Nollywood actress Georgina Ibeh is frustrated by a trend where actors dictate the cast for her films.
- Ibeh expressed her frustration on Instagram about actors imposing casting demands before agreeing to work on her projects.
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Georgina Ibeh has voiced her dissatisfaction regarding an emerging trend within the industry, where actors are attempting to influence her decisions on casting for her films.
On November 12, 2024, Ibeh expressed her anger on Instagram, recounting her experiences with actors who impose their casting preferences prior to committing to her projects.
She explained, “This has been happening but recently I’d call an actor for a job and the next thing they ask me after negotiation and payment is ‘Who is in the movie?’ Okay, this is normal; we all do it; we want to know which actor is in the movie so we can vibe with them and all that.”
“But some people would go as far as suggesting cast that should be in the movie you’re paying them to act in. The person would now tell you that they’d only act in your movie if you use the person they suggested. Ah ah,” she added in exasperation.
Ibeh conveyed her astonishment regarding actors who seek to influence casting decisions for her films. She recounted an instance in which she had to reach out to the management of a prospective actress to negotiate terms, only to be inquired about the remainder of the cast.
She asked, “So if I don’t use the particular person that you want, you won’t act in the movie? This has been happening a lot and maybe I’m a bit old-school but I’ve tolerated so much in this movie-producing business.”
“Let this nonsense stop today! Nobody should try it with me or GI films. If I call you, act and go home. Don’t suggest people to me!” she warned.
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