Veteran Ghanaian actor Ricky Kofi Adelayitar has revealed how he got featured in the international Hollywood movie, ‘Beast of No Nation.’
Ricky in an interview on showbiz 360 said he had no intention of taking the role in the movie earlier because a relative had passed on and burial arrangements were ongoing.
However, a friend, Mawuko on countless times forced him to be at the shooting scene until he decided to “pass through” just to please his friend.
Little did he know, that he will eventually feature in this blockbuster Hollywood movie.
“I wasn’t going to take the role but he [Mawuko] was forcing me. I had funeral at the time but he said just come and pass through and go.
“Every time he calls and worries me so I said let me just me go [ I didn’t know it was going to be a major Hollywood movie] so I say thank you to them,” he shared.
Ricky also expressed gratitude to his wife for her care and support during the times he had to stay away from home for shoot.
“And thank you to my wife. Days go by, several nights without me but she takes of the family, the kids and everything so I say I love you baby,” he said.
Ricky starred as a ‘village constable’ in the 2015 movie which acclaimed international recognition and received many awards.
