Bovi, who plays the character, Inspector Daniel, will star alongside reality star, Beverly Osu and Ndidi Obi (who played the lead character in the classic film).

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Detailing his role, Bovi hinted that his character might have no comic attributes. He described the character as a 'serious cop' while also revealing that he begged the film producers' for the role.

The cast reveal comes just weeks to the remake's theatrical release billed for December, 18, 2020.

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Directed by Tosin Igho and written by Baruch Apata, the remake will reportedly take a millennial approach to the classic film originally directed by Zeb Ejiro.