Georgina Ibeh criticizes Actors for unprofessional demands during casting

Georgina Ibeh, a Nollywood actress and filmmaker, has expressed concern with an increasing industry tendency in which actors attempt to influence her film casting decisions.

On November 12, 2024, Ibeh vented her frustration on Instagram, recalling her encounters with stars who imposed their casting preferences before committing to her projects.

She explained, “This has been happening but recently I’d call an actor for a job and the next thing they ask me after negotiation and payment is ‘Who is in the movie?’ Okay, this is normal; we all do it; we want to know which actor is in the movie so we can vibe with them and all that.”

“But some people would go as far as suggesting cast that should be in the movie you’re paying them to act in. The person would now tell you that they’d only act in your movie if you use the person they suggested. Ah ah,” she added in exasperation.

Ibeh expressed her astonishment at actors who seek to influence casting decisions for her films. She recounted an instance in which she had to contact the management of a prospective actress to negotiate terms, only to be inquired about the remainder of the cast.

She asked, “So if I don’t use the particular person that you want, you won’t act in the movie? This has been happening a lot and maybe I’m a bit old-school but I’ve tolerated so much in this movie-producing business.”

“Let this nonsense stop today! Nobody should try it with me or GI films. If I call you, act and go home. Don’t suggest people to me!” she warned.

 

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