Ireti Doyle noted that movie producers are the ones leaving out professional actors and actresses and going after ‘influencers’
By Kehinde Okeowo
Ace Nigerian actress, Ireti Doyle, has clapped back at popular filmmaker, Niyi Akinmolayan after he openly chastised thespians and labelled them ‘influencer actors.’
The film director noted that these movie stars do not have what it takes when it comes to making sacrifices and going the extra mile to perform roles assigned to them in movies.
He went on to slam them for not showing up at rehearsals when the time comes, after getting the challenging role they had demanded.
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Akinmolayan tweeted, “‘I want challenging role’,’ I want challenging role’. Can you train for 3 weeks for free? No!!
“Can you refuse other jobs for 2 months to be in character without being paid? No. So you see, my dear actor and critics who want challenging roles, challenging roles need challenging money.
“Ordinary table read, you will not show up, talk less of rehearsals. But you want challenging roles. Influencer actor lol”
Reacting to the tweet by the Anthill Studios founder, Doyle defended her colleagues and blamed the movie producers for leaving out professional actors and actresses and going after ‘influencers’.
“Perhaps if casting is based on talent and the hunger to succeed as opposed to social media numbers and who is willing to push YOUR film aggressively (at no added cost), producers wouldn’t have this particular problem,” she replied.
