7 August 2024
Dineo Rasedile leads Showmax legal drama Law, Love and Betrayal
Premiering on 5 September 2024, Law, Love and Betrayal (LLB) follows a tough township lawyer who forces her way into a slick, family-owned firm in Sandton, where she finds that everyone has secrets, just like her.
Having paid her dues on shows like The Estate, Scandal!, MTV Shuga and Justice Served, Dineo Rasedile steps into her first lead role as Gugu Mabaso.
“Each episode’s cases are fascinating,” says Dineo. “While obviously fictionalised, this show isn’t make-believe; we’re quoting real acts and cases. I learned so much while filming the show; it was eye-opening to realise how little we know about the law.”
TV presenter and actor Nimrod Nkosi (Utatakho, Isibaya, The Queen) plays Gatsha Gumede, the founder of Gumede & Associates, where a succession battle is brewing. “Showmax has raised the bar in terms of production quality – and the story is enticing,” says Nimrod. “It’s a unique show set in the glitz and glamour world of law, generational wealth, and scheming.”
SAFTA-winning presenter and actress Pearl Modiadie (Rhythm City, Generations, Scandal! and Black Tax) plays Ayanda Gumede-Williams, Gatsha’s ambitious, cutthroat daughter, one of the most brilliant lawyers at the firm.
“LLB has a mix of everything: law, love, and a lot of betrayal,” says Pearl. “It will captivate those passionate about law and breathtaking cinematography, as well as those drawn to complex love stories and strong ambitious women in the corporate world. We have great fashionable moments as well! The series features strong characters who each stand out in their own unique way, and the storyline is rich and layered. I’m confident it’s going to leave a huge impact on South Africa.”
Watch the first trailer for Law, Love and Betrayal
The 13-episode legal drama moves between Thembisa and Sandton. Created by executive producer Thandi Ramathesele (a long-time producer on 7de Laan), LLB is produced by Izwi Multimedia and directed by Nthabiseng Tau (Youngins, Outlaws) and SAFTA winners Nthabiseng Mokoena (The Wife, Gomora, Fatal Seduction) and Christo Davids (Spoorloos, Legacy, Hartklop).
Law, Love and Betrayal premieres on Showmax on 5 September 2024, with new episodes every Thursday until 28 November 2024.
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