M-Net describes Legacy as a “dynamite drama” with “startling storylines” set in the fast-paced world of investment billionaires. Launching in September for DSTV Premium audiences, they reckon it is going to be the “talk of the town”.
Jan Du Plessis, Director of M-Net Channels says of the new series,” Imagine the Machiavellian mega-rich characters living dysfunctional lives in the award-winning HBO series Succession in a fresh, distinctly South African context, add a daily dose of The Bold and the Beautiful, colour the concoction with pure escapism in the topical and aspirational style of the best Brazilian telenovelas, and you have Legacy in a nutshell.
Moving into this popular genre is an exciting step for the channel. We managed to sign up the most acclaimed production company currently working in this field as well as a cast that combines top-flight established soap stars and hottest up-and-coming talent. We’re also pulling out all the stops to ensure that Legacy will be remembered for its arresting plots and new ways of filming. Expect all kinds of innovation to cement M-Net and MultiChoice’s reputation as Africa’s most loved storyteller.”
This is the first time in years that M-Net viewers will be able to come home and indulge in the escapism of a daily local drama.
The basic storyline of Legacy centres around “ an upmarket investment empire that was established decades ago by Sebastian Price, the patriarch of the super-wealthy Price family. Now he is a silver fox approaching retirement and it is clear that a family member will soon have to take over the reins. But who will it be? And, at what cost? Sebastian’s bitter ex-wife and ruthless first-born daughter will do whatever it takes to ensure that Sebastian's second wife, Dineo, does not push her playboy son into the position of CEO.”
What unfolds is of course filled with everything one would expect to find from a telenovela, betrayal, secrets, lies, and of course revenge.
The series stars two of South Africa’s most revered leading ladies, Kgomotso Christopher and Michelle Botes. Add Mary-Anne Barlow and seasoned film, television and theatre actor Deon Lotz to the mix and you have instant audience appeal. The eye candy will come in the form of Anton David Jeftha. The rest of the cast is yet to be announced.
Legacy was created by Phathu Makwarela and Gwydion Beynon from the multiple-award-winning production company Tshedza Pictures. Their latest series, The River, made a clean sweep at this year’s SAFTA awards with ten Golden Horns.
Legacy will be screened in September 2020 on M-Net Channel 101. DStv Premium viewers can also catch the series on Catch Up or stream the episodes live.
