Netflix Teases Its Biggest South African Telenovela Yet: The Polygamist

Netflix unveiled the teaser for its new supernovela, The Polygamist, adapted from Sue Nyathi’s acclaimed novel. Produced by award-winning Stained Glass Productions, the 22-episode series premieres on 12 June, led by standout performances from Gugu Gumede and S’dumo Mtshali as Joyce and Jonasi Gomora. 

SYNOPSIS: A self-made CEO, Jonasi Gomora builds an empire and a complicated personal life that begins to collapse under the weight of his choices, as the wives and mistresses in his life hold a mirror to the man behind the power.ThePolygamistS1_Netflix_09_3554 (1).jpg

Caption: S’dumo Mtshali (Jonasi Gomora) and Gugu Gumede (Joyce Gomora) light up the screen in Netflix’s upcoming supernovela. 

Photo Credit: Netflix/ Neo Baepi

Cast & Crew

PRODUCTION COMPANY: Stained Glass Productions

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Gugu Zuma-Ncube, Thuli Zuma & Pepsi Pokane

DIRECTORS: Akin Omotoso, Rolie Nikiwe & Nthabi Tau 

CREATIVE DIRECTORS: Gugu Zuma-Ncube, Thuli Zuma & Akin Omotoso 

HEAD WRITER: Busisiwe Zwane  

WRITERS: Nontuthuzelo Magoxo, Lorato Phefo & Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube 

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