Award-winning actor Melusi Mbele portrays the role of a butcher, Mthunzi in The Butcher’s Soul.
MELUSI MBELE: ‘MTHUNZI COMES FROM A MILITARY BACKGROUND’
The KwaZulu-Natal-born actor Melusi Mbele reveals why he took on the role of Mthunzi in the spine-chilling thriller, The Butcher’s Soul.
“The story was beautifully written, and I loved it. I found it fresh. As a family man with a daughter, I could easily relate to my character, imagining what I would do to protect my family in similar circumstances. I believe anyone would do whatever it takes for their family,” Mbele tells Showmax.
“Mthunzi comes from a military background and returns to his family to spend more time with them. He’s a good, reserved, and introverted guy, but you don’t want to cross him. Fortunately, my training and acting workshops helped me balance his humanity with his quest for vengeance.”
Mbele admits that the role was challenging as it had a lot of fight scenes. But he’s got a background in karate, so it wasn’t difficult to learn the stunts.
In the upcoming show, Mbele’s character is a butcher, Mthunzi, and his vigilante alter ego, Skhova.
The former Scandal! actor is also famously known for his roles in Isibaya, Rhythm City, Muvhango and Showmax’s Umakoti Wethu.
The Butcher’s Soul premieres on Showmax on Friday, 2 August 2024.
MORE ACTORS JOIN ‘THE BUTCHER’S SOUL’
The Butcher’s Soul is directed by Kagiso Samuel Leburu, who won the Made for TV Film Safta for his debut feature, Okae Molao. While four-time Safta winner Adze Ugah from Shaka iLembe is the stunt director.
Mbele who also stars alongside former Uzalo and Generations: The Legacy actor Vuyo Dabula.
He reveals that Dabula is an incredible actor and he’s fortunate to work with someone so skilled and passionate.
“Although this was our first time working together, we’ve known each other for a while, and I’ve always looked forward to collaborating with him. His impressive filmography made it an honour to share scenes with him. In our first scene together, he told me he understood why I was chosen for the role, which I took as a great compliment.”
He also stars alongside actors Katlego Danke, Zinhle Mabena, Tshepo “Howza” Mosese and many more.
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