Jim Iyke’s 6th Sense film production company has confirmed a sequel to 2021 film ‘Bad Comments’.
According to the studio, preproduction is well underway for the sequel titled ‘The Crusader’ with principal photography slated for July 2022 in conjunction with film and tourism boards in Dubai, Dar es Salam and Lagos.
News of the sequel comes amid reports that the original film was recently licensed by streaming platform, Amazon Prime.
Jim Iyke, who doubles as the film’s lead and executive producer, recently hosted a watch party in Lagos to celebrate the streaming deal.
Directed by Moses Inwang and produced by Darlington Abuda, the film follows the story of Frank Orji (played by Jim Iyke), a successful businessman who embarks on a revenge-thirsty journey after getting excessively bullied by internet trolls. Iyke is joined by Chiwetalu Agu, Osas Ighodaro, Patience Ozokwo, Sharon Ooja, Benjamin Touitou in supporting roles.
Since its August 2021 theatrical release, the film has interestingly recorded notable successes. It was recently selected for the 17th edition of the Harlem International Film Festival in New York.
