


Even I wasn’t sure if it would work as a concept but I was proven wrong,” she said.ĭudu also revealed she would soon release the last book in the series. “Everyone has their own idea in their imagination of what the characters look like, so I expected such comments.

“I can’t wait to see how everyone reacts to the people who’ve been cast but I am not at liberty to say who they are right now.”ĭudu said she sold the rights to the books to the streaming service and was only working as a consultant and story developer.Īfter the series was announced, some fans of the books expressed worry that it would not be done properly. The 38-year-old said they had already done the auditions for the series. “This is because they’re familiar with this type of story as they have done shows like eHostela, a KZN-based show about Zulu culture which is what the books are about.” Synopsis The Wife tells the story of the eight Zulu brothers, a formidable crime family, from the perspective of the women who love them. Why is it important for people to see themselves and their. “Honestly speaking, it has been quite an intense process and I’m happy with what we have achieved so far, even though it’s still in the early stages.” Dudu said a number of production houses approached her but she ended up choosing Stained Glass Productions.ĪLSO READ | IDOLS WINNER GETS SECOND RIDE Hlomu is a fast-paced series of love and betrayal all the classic page turner elements but it’s set in a South African township. “People have been asking me when I will be creating a TV show based on the books,” she said. Beke le beke we were here, unhappy that the book nton nton, Mqhele nton nton, Hlomu ngapha, Ei Qhawe and Bhuti omdala, Nqoba noMandisa felt every scene, every emotion, every beating. Dudu said the discussion to turn the books into a series has been happening for some time.
