Exclusive: Damien D. Smith talks international film ‘Nine’ and Apple TV+ series ‘Government Cheese’
Currently streaming on Prime Video and Apple TV+ is the international film Nine, an international fantasy thriller produced by Silver Lining Entertainment’s Angela White.
Directed and produced by Chris Attoh, who also stars in the film, the ensemble cast is a mix of South African, Nigerian, American and Ghanaian actors led by Rosemary Zimu, Kate Henshaw, and Damien D. Smith.
The film follows a homicide detective who travels to Ghana to get to the bottom of a series of killings in Ghana and uncovers a supernatural conspiracy.
Written by Erica Joy and Briana Cole, the cast also include Chasity Saunders, Juliet Ibrahim, Adjetey Anang, Zynnel Zuh, Sika Osei, Gideon Kojo Boakye, Ijeoma Grace Agu, Pascal Aka and Darlyn Adu-Gyamfi.
Damien D. Smith is best known for his role as Top Notch in the FX drama series Snowfall. He also appeared opposite Will Smith in Antoine Fuqua's Emancipation. Other acting credits include The Purge, Young Rock, A Short Break, and Born Again Virgin to name a few. He will next be seen opposite David Oyelowo in the Apple TV+ dramedy series Government Cheese.
Blackfilmandtv.com’s Wilson Morales spoke with Damien D. Smith on his role in Nine and shooting in Ghana as well as his other role in Government Cheese.