Leon Schuster Confirms Netflix Movie Deal While Recovering From Back Injury
- Leon Schuster revealed a new Netflix film deal during a candid interview with KwaZulu-Natal digital radio station PlayZN
- The South African comedy legend is still dealing with a back injury he suffered during the production of Mr Bones 3 in 2023
- Schuster shared a surprising detail about how his injury will shape the way he appears in the new film
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South African comedy icon Leon Schuster has confirmed he is working on a new Netflix film while still recovering from a serious back injury. The news, dropped casually during a chat on KwaZulu-Natal digital radio station PlayZN, has sent fans into a frenzy of excitement.
The interview, filmed outdoors in what appears to be a rooftop or balcony setting and shared on 5 September 2026, saw Schuster open up about his life and upcoming projects with trademark bluntness. He revealed that he splits his time between homes, visiting his KwaZulu-Natal spot two or three times a year, but that this trip is far from purely recreational.
Schuster lands Netflix deal
"We got a contract from Netflix, and we're going to do a movie with them, which is a very difficult movie, but I pitched the idea," Schuster told PlayZN. He added that Netflix responded positively to his concept and that the project is now officially in motion.
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What makes this announcement particularly striking is the context surrounding it. Schuster suffered a severe back injury during the production of Mr Bones 3 in 2023 and has not fully recovered. Rather than letting the setback sideline him, he is working the limitation directly into the story.
"I'm going to play it 50% in a wheelchair and 50% because I can't walk far with my bloody back, you know," he explained.
Fans React to the Big News
The clip quickly circulated among fans online, with many flooding the comments section to express their excitement.
@nikheil_emilio_escobar: "Can't wait for this one😂🔥"
@dave.4321x: "We can't wait to see the new movie, Oom Leon!🔥"
@dutch.m.a.n: "This guy...Hollywood level bruh🙌"
@ashy_gokuv: "He made my childhood a good one"
@damondouglasbriceland: "Wish I could act in this new movie you writing. I'm a big fan of your work Leon Schuster. ❤️"
@nhliziyozamasoka: "Nah let me watch Mr Bones now🤣🤣, absolute legend 🙌"
@fah_singo.vm: "🔥🔥🔥we getting another movie....happy days are coming"
Watch the PlayZN interview clip that got Mzansi talking below.
Watch Schuster confirm the Netflix deal on PlayZN
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