BN Exclusive: Behind the Scenes Photos of Stephanie Okereke, Genevieve Nnaji, Isaiah Washington, Vivica .A. Fox, Hakeem Rahman, Jimmy Jean Louis & More at the Set of Tony Abulu’s Movie “Doctor Bello”
Posted on Friday, May 18th, 2012 at 2:34 PMBy Damilare Aiki
Since the announcement of Tony Abulu’s Hollywood-meets-Nollywood movie Doctor Bello, movie lovers have anxiously been waiting for an official release date to see the end product of the flick that has been tagged by some as one of the year’s must watch blockbuster.
Starring in this movie which its synopsis is “The Cure for Cancer has been found in the sky mountains of Africa and an American Oncologist will risk everything to get it”, are Stephanie Okereke-Idahosa, Genevieve Nnaji, Olumide Bakare, Hakeem Rahman, Jide Kosoko, Isaiah Washington, Vivica .A. Fox, Jimmy Jean Louis, Bern Cohen, Ebbe Bassey, Victor Browne and a host of others.
As we all wait for the movie, here are the exclusive behind the scenes photos!
Nigerian Shoot
Genevieve Nnaji
Tony Abulu (R)
Stephanie Okereke-Idahosa
Isaiah Washington & Jide Kosoko
Hakeem Rahman, Genevieve Nnaji & Isaiah Washington
Genevieve Nnaji, Isaiah Washington & Olumide Bakare
US Shoot
Vivica .A. Fox (L)
Jimmy Jean Louis & Tony Abulu
Evan Brinkman & Isaiah Washington
Bern Cohen, Vivica .A. Fox, Tony Abulu & Ebbe Bassey
If you missed the feature, here is the movie’s story line
Brilliant cancer specialist Dr. Michael Durant is emotionally troubled, wrestling with the traumatic loss of his 10 year old daughter from cancer. Immersing himself in his work from the hospital, away from his wife who blames him for their child’s death, he forms an unlikely bond with a sick, loving, but rambunctious seven year old boy Sam, the son of a rich Jewish couple who are major contributors to the hospital’s cancer research fund.
Unfortunately, Sam’s health deteriorates drastically, and soon, he slips into a coma, with only a few days to live. Dr. Durant becomes desperate, willing to risk anything to save the child’s life. A surreptitious Nigerian Nurse convinces him to seek the help of Dr. Bello, an uncertified Nigerian Doctor, known in Brooklyn-African underground as a miracle worker.
Dr. Bello, an introvert with a controversial past, secretly visits the child at night and administers a strange African potion, replete with incantations and by the next morning, miraculously, the child begins to recover, the cancer speeding into remission.
The hospital medical board immediately orders an investigation and soon the secret is revealed and Dr. Durant is suspended. Dr. Bello is arrested and charged with medical malpractices. Dr. Durant soon falls into depression after his wife leaves him. Meanwhile, Dr. Bello has fallen critically ill in jail and can only be saved by the ingestion of that same potion that can only be found in the mysterious “garden of life” nestled on the peak of Nigeria”s sky mountains.
Tags: Bern Cohen, Doctor Bello, Ebbe Bassey, genevieve nnaji, Hakeem Rahman, Isaiah Washington, Jide Kosoko, Jimmy Jean Louis, Olumide Bakare, Stephanie Okereke-Idahosa, Tony Abulu, Victor Browne, Vivica .A. Fox
the story line dnt appear to be so deep…… my humble opinion. When is it likely to be in cinemas?
This looks like its going to be a good movie. Genevieve Nnaji, Isaiah Washington, Vivica Fox, Olumide Bakare and Stephanie Okereke a very good combination, loving it!!
This is so exciting! Half of a yellow sun and Doctor Bello being filmed in Nigeria as we speak, it’s really inspiring
Ahn ahn!!! You’ve finished telling the story nau
Vivica !omg!!!why the xtra flesh?
That is what the Z list does to your mind and body.
@LPS Seriously???????????????????????????
yes, seriously!
wooow.was i d only one who noticed gene’s outfit in the 5th and 6th photo? woooow,i loove dat African inspired ”simple’gown on her.
I am patiently waiting 4 the movies. Genny n Steph r my gals anytime anyday.
Stephanie Okereke-Idahosa I just luv d name . Congrats my dear and gud luck wit the film .ur wedding was breathtaking. Fine babe. X
Genny s a goddess. Isiah washington,I hail dee for ur hunble acceptanc into our crap nollywood,I can’t imagine wasting my effortless tym watching nigeria boring movie,wen I ve the likes of countless Hollywood to watch.the likes of Desperate Housewives,sex and the city,Grey’s Anatomy,24 hours,movies that wil glue you to ur sit and make ur eyes comes out wit tears blcas you wouldn’t want to stop.
You are a fool. Genevieve has over a hundred thousand followers while he has 3,000. You people are suffering from low self esteem . Genevieve is the reason anybody would watch this crappy nonsense and they should pay her higher than Mr. Washington
you must watched the film or trailer to know it is a useless film? abi the person that produced the film owes you money??? abi isaiah washington jilted you in the past??? smh for your pepper body stinking talk. you come across as a barren or unmarried woman that has lost all hope in life walking aimless around agejungle looking for helpless people to attack, destroy, humiliate i mean make miserable like you. i have seen you with your high self esteem. abeg go throway yourself dustbin inside canal with your miserable self. mstchew!!!!
Thank you tessysays. Isiah does’nt have a job anymore in America even vivica, anyway thumps up for my girl Genevieve!
Obviously you don’t know your film genre. Those are soap operas & not movies. While i’m not a big fan of Nigerian Movies, i must admit that there is a revolution, finally. Everyone is seeking to make more universally acceptable movies, & rather than applaud their initiative, u sit back & push them further down.
Very typical of u. All u do is take without giving. I for one am very proud of this & other ventures, whether na waka pass our stars play or lead role. We will get there some day.
Christy,those ar nt referred 2 as movies. They ar called series or television. And even doe I may nt be crazy abt Nollywood movies,I dont knw why u chose 2 insult them on ds platform. For all it’s worth,we have Naija actors d@ will gv Isaiah Washington a run 4 his money.
yeah, the storyline is not that deep, but hey the cast might make it interesting
Pls is Jide Kosoko not above that kind of role? Just wondering……….
@ Scarlet……….
lol!
This is so nice. Happy for all the nollywood actors in this flick
Omg! I luv dis movie already, my guess, its gon be real fascinating, can’t wait 4 it 2 be on d market, lol.
uhn! uhn! uhn! i love me some isaiaaah!!!
dr preston xavier burke turn dr bello! <3<3
vivica don old o
Genevieve and Vivica have a striking resemblance always wanted to see a photo of them together.
wooooooow vivica , uve added so much weight . want 2 blive uve got kids oh . luv ya still
Would love to watch!!!
Looks like Ebbe and Isaiah are dining at Buka Restaurant in downtown Brooklyn….really good Naija food there…..yum
I can’t wait to see this. Genevieve any day!
Yea d story isn’t deep….but would love τ̅☺ see it cos of d cast!
very true…. will be watching it because of the cast. cancer does not have cure abeg
Movie seems intreting, the cast is brilliant, and about Vivica i think shes pregnant her belly is quite round and flooks firm especially in the second picture of her
can’t wait to see her on screen.
Vivica added weight? *** rolling my eyes** she still looks good and matured. She will start playing momma roles now.
Ehem… this story line is like funky jazz!
yeah storyline…. not deep or maybe deep but does not come across deep.. but I kinda predicted what the story line was about immediately I started reading. I would like to see the movie..
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is thay really genevieve’s hair?