Release
A WESLEY SOUTH AFRICAN CHRISTMAS
November 21, Only on BET+
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FILM PREMIERE DATE: The BET+ Original Film, A Wesley South African Christmas will premiere on November 21, 2024, exclusively on BET+.
FILM DESCRIPTION: When his international business venture comes to a screeching halt, Todd must stick around Durban, South Africa during the Christmas holiday to close the deal, but not without the Wesley family and all their holiday shenanigans.
EXECUTIVE CREDITS:
- Executive Producers: Chuck West and Bree West
- Producers: Chuck West, Bree West, Chazitear
- Written by: Bree West and Chazitear
- Directed by: Patricia Cuffie-Jones
JASMINE GUY as “SYLVIA WESLEY”: A former interior designer and matriarch of the Wesley family, the glue that holds her family and community together; she’s eager for something new to cure the feeling of an empty nest and is looking for the support of her family. |
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DORIEN WILSON as “BRYAN WESLEY“: A retired physician and patriarch of the Wesley family. He is often the sounding board for his chaotic family. He’s still managing the change of pace from being a doctor to enjoying life—even if it brings some uncertainty. |
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TERRENCE “TC” CARSON as “MARCUS ELKINS“: A retired military veteran, Bryan's best friend, and newlywed to Sylvia’s lifelong friend; he’s excited about his new life but still longing for something he’s never had but always wanted. |
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TERAYLE HILL as “TODD WESLEY”: Wesley’s youngest son and new tech mogul—doesn’t take no for an answer, except when it comes from his new wife or Mother. He’s interested in partnering with his best friend and taking the family business global. |
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TRINA WESLEY: Chris’s wife; finally, out of her post-partum dKIANYA HAYNES as epression, she’s excited to be out traveling the world with her husband and son until nature changes those plans. |
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JESSE ‘J-FLO’ SUNTELE as “THEMBA DLAMINI”: A former exchange student turned businessman who became Todd’s best friend during his studies at Howard University; he struggles to manage his sister’s and Todd’s expectations.
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NOVI BROWN as “CAMERON WESLEY”: Bryan’s niece and family’s black sheep; she’s a college enthusiast, having studied all over the globe, and well-educated in everything but herself. |
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BHEKI MKHWANE as “VUSI DLAMINI”: Patriarch of the Dlamini family and former CEO of their family empire; glad he’s passed the torch to his children, now if he can just keep them from killing each other in the process. |
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AYANDA BANDLA-NGUBANE as “GUGU DLAMINI”: Eldest Dlamini sibling and head of their family company; she’s super protective of her family and business and doesn’t take lightly to anything coming between them. |
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TREVOR GUMBI as “ANEKELA”: Nosuma’s baby brother and oddball of the family. His existence is a blast from the nineties, and he’s often someone you shouldn’t take seriously. Chances are he has no idea what’s going on. |
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ROLONDA ROCHELLE as “GLORIA ELKINS”: Sylvia’s lifelong best friend and Marcus’ new wife; she’s the party's life, but maybe it’s time she passes that torch. |
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JUDI JOHNSON as “RYAN WESLEY”: Todd’s new wife and his sister Cyd’s college best friend; always living her life for her mother, now in a marriage, she’s ready to find herself before it’s too late. |
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BOHANG MOEKO as “ANEKELA”: Nosuma’s baby brother and oddball of the family. His existence is a blast from the nineties, and he’s often someone you shouldn’t take seriously. Chances are he has no idea what’s going on. |
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DINEO LANGA as “LERATO DLAMINI”: Themba’s wife; she’s the perfect daughter-in-law, and only one thing would make life even sweeter for her: a family of her own. |
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BABY CELE as “NOMUSA DLAMINI”: Matriarch of the Dlamini family; soft-spoken, but always there for her children if needed.
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