William Benson is a famous actor who starred in the movie “To Kill A Monkey.” He’s been acting for over 30 years! Let’s hear about his journey.
Early Days
William started acting in secondary school in 1990. He joined a theater group and later worked with a production company called Jaff Productions. He met a director named Isaac Asanya who taught him a lot about acting.
From Acting to Directing
William loved watching directors work with actors. One day, a director gave him a chance to try directing. He enjoyed it and started directing more projects.
To Kill A Monkey” Success
The movie “To Kill A Monkey” made William famous. People started recognizing him everywhere he went. He chose this project because it would be shown on Netflix and reach a global audience.
Working with Kemi Adetiba
William worked with director Kemi Adetiba on “To Kill A Monkey.” He said she’s a great director who knows exactly what she wants.
Playing Different Roles
William believes actors should play different roles to show their range. He doesn’t want to be typecast in one type of role.
Protecting Mental Health
After filming, William sheds off his character. He calls it “RAPP” – Research, Analysis, Practice, and Performance, and then Release. This helps him separate his real life from his acting roles.
Working with Co-Stars
William loved working with his co-stars in “To Kill A Monkey.” They all worked together, supported each other, and had fun.
Lessons Learned
William’s experience taught him to be humble, collaborative, and patient. He believes these lessons will help him in his future projects.
What’s Next?
William wants to work with more talented directors and actors. He’s also passionate about cooking and might work on a project related to it soon.
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