South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha recently shared her experience of working with Hollywood legend Bruce Willis on his final film, “Assassin.”
Having made her big international breakthrough in Eddie Murphy’s “Coming 2 America,” Mbatha takes on the lead role in this thrilling sci-fi alongside Willis.
In a recent interview with Actors Spaces, Mbatha reflected on her time working with Willis, emphasizing the profound impact it had on her. She expressed her admiration for Willis’s humility, despite his status as a global superstar.
Mbatha shared, “I enjoyed working with him so much. He still has that amazing smirk, that Bruce Willis smirk. The biggest lesson I’ve learned from him is the beauty of humility.”
According to Mbatha, witnessing Willis’s genuine interactions with everyone on set left a lasting impression on her.
She noted, “The fact that you can be the biggest star in the world but still greet everyone on set, taking a moment to make people feel seen. It was beautiful to witness. It stuck with me that you lose nothing by being a global superstar but still have humility as your core.”
“Assassin,” released in March 2023, follows a gripping storyline centred around a private military operation that develops futuristic microchip technology.
This technology allows the mind of an agent to inhabit the body of another person, enabling them to carry out covert and deadly missions. When an agent is killed during a secret mission, his wife, portrayed by Nomzamo Mbatha, courageously steps into his role to seek justice.
For Mbatha, starring in a sci-fi thriller marked a significant shift from her previous roles in local productions such as “Isibaya” and “Shaka Ilembe.” Embracing this change in momentum, the SAFTA and Africa Movie Academy Award nominee welcomed the opportunity to challenge herself in a different genre.
Expressing her enthusiasm for the role, Mbatha shared her love for portraying a complex character and delving into the intricacies of the sci-fi genre. This departure from her previous work allowed her to explore new facets of her acting abilities, further establishing her versatility as a performer.
For fans eager to witness Nomzamo Mbatha’s captivating performance in “Assassin,” the wait is over. The sci-fi thriller is now available for streaming on Showmax, offering audiences the opportunity to immerse themselves in the futuristic world brought to life by Mbatha and her fellow cast members.
As Mbatha continues to make her mark on the international stage, her collaboration with Bruce Willis in “Assassin” serves as a testament to her talent and dedication to her craft. Through her portrayal of Alexa in this thrilling narrative, Mbatha showcases her ability to command attention and breathe life into multifaceted characters.
With “Assassin” now accessible to audiences worldwide, Nomzamo Mbatha’s foray into the sci-fi genre stands as a testament to her versatility and her commitment to embracing new challenges in her acting career.
