U.Ok. rapper Stormzy has formally launched #Merky Movies and unveiled the corporate’s debut venture, Huge Man.
The British musician, whose actual identify is Michael Omari, has teamed up with Apple to provide a brief movie shot totally on an iPhone 16 Professional. Huge Man is directed by Aneil Karia and stars Stormzy in his first-ever lead performing function.
The quick tells the poignant, fictional story of Tenzman, a former rap star now navigating a stressed and unsure chapter of his life.
“When two mischievous younger boys — Klevis and Tyrell — unexpectedly enter into his fastidiously guarded world, the unlikely trio forge a transformative bond, one which awakens Tenzman’s dormant musical ardour, impulsive pleasure and fragile optimism,” a plot synopsis reads. “Mixing humour, vulnerability and quiet transformation, the movie thoughtfully explores themes of reconnecting together with your youthful self and embracing gratitude.”
Constructing on the momentum of his different ventures comparable to #Merky Books, the #Merky Basis and #Merky Soccer Membership, the brand new enterprise marks the singer-songwriter’s entry into the world of movie and tv.
#Merky Movies can be creating a drama sequence and seminal biopic, the corporate stated on Thursday, in addition to documentaries, an animation venture and a new-age mockumentary.
“I at all times say: music is my past love, however movie is my second,” Stormzy stated. “#Merky Movies is one thing I’ve been dreaming about for ages — an area for highly effective British tales and a stable dwelling for contemporary, sudden artwork. It’s a pure subsequent step for every part we do at #Merky — sharing our tales, spotlighting necessary voices and making room for many who need to be seen and heard.”
He continued: “I hope you’re keen on our first venture, Huge Man, as a lot as we beloved making it. For me, it’s all concerning the pleasure, spirit and fearless vitality of youth; that feeling like life is one huge journey and the world’s your playground. I hope it evokes you to dream larger, dwell louder and maintain on to that unapologetic vitality that comes with being younger.”