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Hlomla Dandala joins the cast of “Smoke & Mirrors”; viewers react to the news.
The well-known actor Hlomla Dandala has returned to the small screen. This time, he’s returned to the cast of Smoke and Mirrors, the hit drama on e.tv, where he’ll be portraying Caesar, a character that was previously played by Zolisa Xaluva.
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Hlomla Dandala has replaced Zolisa Xaluva in the role, according to TVSA. According to the report, Dandala’s agent, Mari Rothmann from FigJam Agency, confirmed his new role, and Xaluva left the show in April.His agency reveals that the talented actor will appear on the show as Caesar on Monday, April 15.
This comes after Sunday World revealed that Smoke and Mirrors producer Final Chapter Productions confirmed that it had split up with actor Zolisa Xaluva.Unconfirmed sources revealed that the reason why actor Zolisa Xaluva was fired from Smoke and Mirrors was because of salaries. After months of negotiations and trying to reach a resolution, both sides didn’t reach an agreement.
Hlomla Dandala has joined #etvSmokeandMirrors for their second season and will be taking over Zolisa Xaluva’s character as the new Caeser Ngonyama pic.twitter.com/bZRy2OPP0I
— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) December 15, 2023
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“At the onset of the new season of Smoke & Mirrors, the producers of Final Chapter Productions came to a resolution to amicably part ways with Zolisa Xaluva. Zolisa has been an asset to the show in his role as Caesar Ngonyama, and we wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavours,” read the statement.
With his extensive acting experience and undeniable talent, Dandala is sure to bring a new level of excitement and intrigue to the show. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Smoke and Mirrors or simply enjoy a good telenovela, be sure to tune in and witness Dandala’s legendary performance as Caesar.
According to Mzansi Magic, Zolisa Xaluva, who starred in Smoke and Mirrors, will play the major role of Bheki Ndlovu, a tough Jozi investigator, in Code 13.Thami Mngqolo, star of Generations, who played Xaluva’s love interest in the SABC1 serial opera, will reunite with the actor.
Social media reacts to Caeser’s replacement
Couldn’t they have killed ceaser and just brought in Hloma as an additional not a replacement? Love Hloma just don’t see him as Ceaser
There is nothing that bores me like character changes..just kill the character and bring in new actors with different roles
No man, I literally watch smoke and mirrors because of Zolisa “hot stuff ‘” Xaluva .
We want Maharaj from Imbewu this one won’t be like old Caeser
Hlomla Dandala has joined #etvSmokeandMirrors for their second season and will be taking over Zolisa Xaluva’s character as the new Caeser Ngonyama pic.twitter.com/bZRy2OPP0I
— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) December 15, 2023
Hlomla Dandala has joined #etvSmokeandMirrors for their second season and will be taking over Zolisa Xaluva’s character as the new Caeser Ngonyama pic.twitter.com/bZRy2OPP0I
— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) December 15, 2023
Hlomla Dandala has joined #etvSmokeandMirrors for their second season and will be taking over Zolisa Xaluva’s character as the new Caeser Ngonyama pic.twitter.com/bZRy2OPP0I
— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) December 15, 2023