A Nigerian actress, Lala Akindoju has confirmed that she will be appearing in Disney’s original movie titled, ‘Rise’.

Rise is a movie based on the life of Nigerian-born Greek basketball player, Giannis Antetokounmpo. The movie is set for release in the year 2022.

The actress who stars in the film alongside veteran actress Joke Silva, also recently confirmed via Instagram that she also doubled as the film’s Nigerian casting director.

ISE @disneyplus Original movie based on the real life experiences of Milwaukee Bucks Star, Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family will Debut in 2022. Family. Dedication. Devotion.

She wrote on her Instagram page – “So excited and honoured to have worked on this production in two capacities: Nigeria Casting & Acting,”

This really shows the new heights Nigerian entertainment industry is attaining with various international collaboration and feature of our Nigerian artists at home and abroad