Fasten your seat belts! African streaming company Showmax and Canal+ are teaming up for an exciting new project. The companies have released a trailer for their latest co-production, an eight-part gangster and extreme sports drama called “Spinners.” Set in Cape Town, South Africa, “Spinners” is the first African show to be featured in the main competition at CanneSeries.
The series follows Ethan, a 17-year-old driver working for a gang, who is trying to support his younger brother. He discovers a possible way out of gang life through spinning, an extreme motorsport that features drivers performing jaw-dropping daredevil stunts. However, Ethan’s plans are jeopardized by a looming gang war.
The cast of “Spinners” includes Cantona James and Chelsea Thomas in leading roles, along with Elton Landrew, Dillon Windvogel, Brendon Daniels, Dann Jaques Mouton, David Isaacs, and Katlego Lebogang. The series has already received accolades, with James winning the best performance honor at the inaugural Dakar Series event, where “Spinners” also won awards for best TV series and best editing.
The first episode of “Spinners” will be showcased at the opening night of MIP Africa on September 4, giving the African film industry a chance to preview the highly anticipated series. The drama will then premiere across Sub-Saharan Africa on Showmax on November 8, with new episodes debuting on Wednesdays for the rest of the year. It will also be available on Canal+ in Africa starting on November 13.
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“Spinners” is directed by Jaco Bouwer and co-created by producer Joachim Landau and showrunner Benjamin Hoffman. Ramadan Suleman from Natives at Large serves as the local co-production company. DJ Ready D is the music supervisor and also composed tracks for the series. StudioCanal is handling international sales for the show.
Showmax CEO Yolisa Phahle expressed her excitement about “Spinners” being selected for the CanneSeries competition, stating, “becoming the first African series to actually be selected, alongside massive productions from Hulu and HBO and everybody else.”
The cast of “Spinners” is thrilled to showcase the extreme sport of spinning to a wider audience. James described spinning as “making art with your car,” with stunts like donuts and standing on top of a car, making it a thrilling experience. Thomas shared her childhood memories of spinning in Cape Town and expressed her excitement for the rest of the world to see the passion and drive behind the sport.
The trailer for “Spinners” has already generated excitement among viewers. With its combination of high-stakes drama and adrenaline-fueled sports, the series promises to be an exhilarating experience for audiences.
Showmax and Canal+ have proven to be a successful partnership, with “Spinners” marking their third co-production. The companies are committed to showcasing African talent and stories, and “Spinners” is a testament to their dedication.
As the African film industry continues to grow and gain recognition, collaborations like the one between Showmax and Canal+ are crucial in bringing African stories to a global audience. “Spinners” is not only a thrilling drama but also a representation of the diverse and vibrant culture of Cape Town.
With its upcoming premiere on Showmax and Canal+, “Spinners” is set to make waves in the African streaming industry. Audiences can look forward to a series filled with action, suspense, and heart-pounding stunts as Ethan navigates the dangerous world of gang life and the thrilling sport of spinning.
So fasten your seat belts and get ready for the adrenaline rush of a lifetime with “Spinners”!
