Thuso Mbedu Gushes About Working with Amazing American Director Barry Jenkins
- Mzansi actress Thuso Mbedu has gushed about sharing the same set with talented US director Barry Jenkins
- Thuso worked with the Oscar-winning director on the set of the upcoming The Underground Railroad
- Thuso shared snaps and videos she took with Jenkins while they were filming the movie set to premiere this coming Friday
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Thuso Mbedu took to social media to gush about working with award-winning international director Barry Jenkins. The actress worked with the US director on the set of Amazon Prime series The Underground Railroad.
Source: Instagram
Thuso took to Instagram and shared that many people had asked her what it was like working with the Oscar award-winning Jenkins. She then responded with a lengthy answer to the question on everyone's lips. Along with snaps and vids of Jenkins she took while on set, Thuso said:
"Working with Barry was amazing. It was one of the easiest things I've done. He makes it easy, man. It's like having a conversation — an easy, flowing, unforced conversation. We all knew and understood what we working towards and, through collaboration, we were able to help each other get there."
She shared that Jenkins showed the cast what humanity looked like. Thuso said Barry is also very kind, crazy and funny and so welcoming. The stunner expressed that Jenkins is also respectful of everyone. The Undegroud Railroad comes out on Friday, 14 May, said Thuso.
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Thuso's fans took to her comment section to react to her post. Check out some of the comments below:
chesty_m said:
"Exactly how I imagined him to be then."
dejadeetv wrote:
"AGREED!!! He was/is AMAZING & Brilliant!"
bonolo_just_b wrote:
"Love this so much!!!!"
mxo8_dlamini said:
"Doing great things. We are so proud of you."
mandisar_m commented:
"A few days left yaaaay, but I have this weird feeling that its gonna make me cry... I'm scared but at the same time excited."
sinemafocuske said:
"This is amazing. Friday can’t get here sooner."
vilithuleka wrote:
"I love your playful nature Thuso."
maps_mellisa_andy commented:
"3rd frame had my heart jumping like yeessss go quuueeen."
ayisto_swazi added:
"FRIDAY issssss a date!"
In related news, Briefly News reported that Natasha Thahane has reacted to the news that Thuso Mbedu is set to star alongside US actress Viola Davis. The Blood & Water actress took to social media and congratulated Thuso for bagging a role alongside one of America's greatest actresses.
Natasha took to Instagram on Thursday, 29 April and shared a screenshot of the article about Thuso's good news. She captioned her post:
"What a MOMENT! @thuso.mbedu You are the MOMENT! I’m proud of you galingz, ninja! Continue to confidently receive God’s abundant blessings."
The Underground Railroad actress also took to Natasha's comment section to show her appreciation following the post. She replied:
"Thanks galingz."
Instagram users took to Natasha's timeline to react to her post. They also congratulated the talented Mzansi actress.
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Source: Briefly News
