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E reach to talk o. Tayo practically killed it in ‘Gangs of Lagos’. Me, that don’t watch films, I watched this one.
Anyway, not wanting to be rude and avoiding turning down movie scripts, Tayo Faniran has subtlety stated his do’s and don’ts to movie producers.
Tayo stated the roles he expects in any movie he will be a part of.
Tayo Faniran
He says lead role, or supporting lead role and that’s it.
He is also appealing that no one should be using him for the role of a lover boy, or bad boy, saying he is capable of doing MORE.
Openly stating his preference, in a recent interview with Hip TV, the former reality star said; “First thing I look out for when I’m giving a script is my positioning in the story. I think I’m a leading man.
“I have all it takes to be a lead actor. And apart from that, I just love to be the best in what I do. I’m looking for a character that is going to showcase my potential. And in most cases, it’s always the lead character or the supporting lead character.
“The second thing I look out for is that I don’t want to be stereotyped. I don’t like maybe every script that comes, play boy or lover boy, or bad guy or something like that. I like to look for diversity; something that will give me the leverage to show my flexibility.
“And then I look out for the people producing the film as well. The class of the film. Is it going to go out? Are people going to see it? Is it going to add something to my career? Then I consider the money. Is the money worth my time? I’m a businessman, I’ve other things to do. So, I just weigh it down. Even if it’s not about the money, it should be worth my time.”
Tayo Faniran made his blockbuster debut in Amazon Prime Video’s first African original ‘Gangs Of Lagos’.
He played the role of Ninalowo, aka Nino, a notorious but kindhearted gang leader in Isale Eko.
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