Yvonne Orji Joins Forces with Zoey Martinson for Groundbreaking Ghanaian Film 'The Fisherman

Yvonne Orji Joins Forces with Zoey Martinson for Groundbreaking Ghanaian Film 'The Fisherman

Emmy-nominated actress, comedian, and producer Yvonne Orji has signed on as an executive producer for The Fisherman, the feature directorial debut of Zoey Martinson. Orji joins through her production for in & thru, lending her creative vision and industry support to the groundbreaking Ghanaian film. The Fisherman, a whimsical comedy, made history as Ghana’s first Official Selection, premiering at the 81st Venice Film Festival in 2024, winning th…

Yvonne Orji Joins Forces with Zoey Martinson for Groundbreaking Ghanaian Film 'The Fisherman' - Ghana Weekend

Emmy-nominated actress, comedian, and producer Yvonne Orji has signed on as an executive producer for The Fisherman, the feature directorial debut of Zoey Martinson. Orji joins through her production for in & thru, lending her creative vision and industry support to the groundbreaking Ghanaian film. The Fisherman, a whimsical comedy, made history as Ghana’s first Official Selection, premiering at the 81st Venice Film Festival in 2024, winning th…

Yvonne Orji Joins Venice-Premiered Ghanaian Whimsical Comedy ‘The Fisherman’ as Executive Producer - What Kept Me Up

Nigerian-American actress and comedian Yvonne Orji, known for her role on HBO’s Insecure, is now an executive producer on The Fisherman, a Ghanaian film getting global attention. Orji joined the team through her production company, in & thru, and will help bring the film to a wider audience, giving it a profile boost in the distribution market. The Fisherman tells the story of Atta Oko, a retired fisherman living a quiet life, until he meets a s…