In 2019, Nollywood actors Adesua Wellington and Kehinde Bankole demonstrated their versatility when they starred in the acclaimed crime thriller ‘Set Up 1’.
Three years later, the actors will reprise their roles in the second installment of the film as they grapple with some unfinished business.
The film debuted in theaters across the country on Friday.
The film has been reintroduced with new acts such as Kate Henshaw, Nancy Isime, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Stan Nze, Lota Chukwu, Tope Olowoniyan, and Lillian Afegbai.
The action flick employed a sprinkling of deft plot twists and a sprinkling of suspense.
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It aptly portrays the life of protagonist Chike (Adesua Etomi-Wellington), who is thrown into a series of events that is survived by violence and physical prowess.
The Set Up 2, written and directed by Chinaza Onuzo, tries to alter the narrative of adventure films in Nigeria.
The writer-director, famous for writing the screenplay for “The Wedding Party” (2016) and “New Money” (2018), used comedy in Set Up 2.
He ensured that the audience at the film’s premiere on Sunday stayed glued to their seats and with their eyes fixed on the screens of the IMAX, Lekki, Lagos cinemas.
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In the film, Chike (Adesua Etomi-Wellington) was finding her way as an agent for an international organization when the kidnapping of her friend’s son forced her to risk everything she holds dear once again to hunt down a criminal and kidnapper, Usi. (Nancy Isimé).
Chike’s friend, Grace’s sister, was kidnapped by Nancy Isime to entice Chike to do her bidding.
Chike and Grace team up and defeat Usi and save Grace’s daughter. As the film unfolds, a further reveal is uncovered and the plot of the film is distorted.
Inkblot Production’s lead, let’s say Set Up 2, was shot in Lagos in a month. The film made predominantly use of English and pidgin.
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Kehinde Bankole, a significant act in the film, speaking about her character in the film (Grace), noted that the film explores the test of loyalty between her and Chike (Adesua Etomi-Wellington) at the highest level.
Blossom Chukwujekwu, who played the role of Igwe Machin Touch, said that it was fierce. The actor, who played an underground finance guy in the film, said that what sets him apart as an actor is his versatility and his ability to break boundaries.
Expectations
The director revealed that this new Inkblot movie would exceed the expectations of both fans and film critics.
“The Set Up was a groundbreaking film that raised the bar for what a Nigerian thriller could be. We are excited to continue the story in The Set Up 2.
“We were lucky enough to work with a fantastic cast and crew and we think we delivered some of the best cinematic entertainment you’ll see this year. I am honored and blessed to bring this project to life,” said Onuzo, co-founder of Inkblot Productions.
Moses Babatope, CEO of Film One Entertainment, said: “The Set Up 2 ‘will delight audiences, blending quality entertainment with high-impact social themes. Our partnerships with Inkblot always deliver, and I’m pleased to say that The Set Up 2 is no exception.”
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