The crew and cast of BET Africa’s popular show, Queendom, have found themselves in a real-life predicament. Following two months of non-payment, the production has come to a screeching halt. The culprit behind this unexpected pause?
None other than Clive Morris Productions, a stalwart in the South African entertainment industry for over three decades.
According to IOL, Clive Morris Productions was blindsided when a crucial investor pulled out at the very last minute. Speaking to the publication, CEO Clive Morris explained, “We had funds ready to pay for our share, BET paid their share, but our funder let us down at the very last moment.”
The sudden withdrawal left the production company scrambling to find alternate funding sources, leading to the unfortunate non-payment situation.
Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela has also weighed in on the situation, highlighting the significant impact of the non-payments on the cast and crew. Despite the setback, there is a glimmer of hope.
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Morris mentioned that both Clive Morris Productions and BET are actively seeking new funding to resume the show. “I think there has been some really good progress,” he noted, hinting at a possible resolution on the horizon.
While the situation is undeniably stressful for all parties involved, the commitment to finding a solution is clear. Until then, fans of Queendom will have to wait a bit longer for their favourite drama to return to the screen.
