“He is a brilliant actor,” Connie Ferguson praises baby daddy Neo Matsunyane after Kings Of Jo’burg debut

Connie Ferguson explains why she stars alongside ex-husband Neo Matsunyane in Kings of Joburg Season 2. The celebrated actress poured cold water on the allegations that she might be dating her baby daddy Neo. The actress revealed that they gave Neo a chance to shine on the screens because he is a brilliant actor with a wealth of experience in the acting industry.

The co-founder and executive producer of Ferguson Films, Connie Ferguson, was interviewed by Bongani Bingwa on 702 on the 27th of January. She spoke about her late husband Shona Ferguson’s legacy and shared her comments after the host asked her about casting her baby daddy Neo Matsunyane.

Connie Ferguson said:

“A point of controversy, I mean, not for you, but for certain viewers that might raise an eyebrow or two … you’ve cast Neo Matsunyane in the second asked Bongani

“First of all, I’m not the casting director,” answered Connie.

“Some decisions are made independently. With that said, Neo is a brilliant actor, he’s a brilliant performer, and he suited the role perfectly, so why not cast Neo and why is there a point of controversy?

Connie Ferguson praises baby daddy Neo Matsunyane after Kings Of Jo’burg debut

The celebrated actress also revealed that she is not the casting director and that the power of hiring actors is not in her hands. She disclosed that her daughter Lesedi is the casting director for Kings Of Joburg seasons 1 and 2, and adding her father brought such an interesting dynamic to the drama series.

Kings of Jorburg was aired on the 27th of January on Netflix, and the drama series has been topping the trends on Twitter. Many have it that they miss Shona Ferguson on the drama series; however, others are showering Connie with praises for directing and twisting the storyline into an exciting series.