Thabang Molaba Excited About New Role on Hollywood Film ‘Now You See Me’: “It Was So Surreal”
- South African actor Thabang Molaba has joined the cast of the highly anticipated film, Now You See Me
- The South Africa-centred third instalment of the film stars Morgan Freeman and Woody Harrelson
- Molaba spoke excitedly about his latest acting gig, saying he experienced a surreal feeling when he landed it

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The highly anticipated film Now You See Me: Now You Don't offers a star-studded cast, and our very own Thabang Molaba is part of it.
The talented Blood And Water star has joined the cast of the highly anticipated Hollywood film. In its third instalment, the movie features a strong South African theme, and it stars Morgan Freeman, Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Dave Franco, and Woody Harrelson.
What Thabang says about new role
In an interview with Spotlight South Africa, Molaba spoke excitedly about his latest acting gig, saying he experienced a surreal feeling when he landed it.
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"It was so surreal, I was like, this is happening. I was watching these people now, I am starring alongside them. Like what?" he exclaimed.
"I saw that when I was on set, I said, 'there's still a long way to go, and I'm prepared for that and I am happy to take it on," he said.
The film premieres on 14 November 2025 and will be shown in theatres.
Watch the exciting trailer below:
SA is excited to watch Thabang in action. Some friends were aware of this big moment years before it was officially announced, while some local stars are beyond excited for Thabang. From co-star Ama Qamata, to legendary actor Thapelo Mokoena and Amapiano artist Maejor League DJz, the congratulatory messages just kept flooding.
This is how some people reacted to his post:
Themba_mo gushed:
“Whooooaw, you spoke about this more than three years ago when I photographed you. You pulled it off. Well done, Brodie.”
Kona_thickfit said:
“Ready to get my eyes glued to my TV screen.”
Elohimxvii is excited:
“This was literally my fav movie at some point, congratulations bro.”
zenandemfenyana stated:
"Congratulations Broski, so incredibly proud of you!"
majorleaguedjz SAID:
"It’s only the beginning. Congratulations my g.. well f*** done."
sibo_the_zulu gave him flowers:
"Major!!! Well done Bro, You on the way."
musakeys stated:
"Couldn’t wait any longer, congratulations lepantsula."

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