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Toka McBaror’s ‘The Creek’ Trailer Drops, Full Cast (Bucci Franklin, Sam Dede, Sunshine Rosman) & What to Expect
The trailer for The Creek has just dropped, giving Nollywood fans a new date to mark: March 27, 2026. Directed by Toka McBaror, produced by Nicholas David Adora, and written by Emeka Jepherson, this Niger Delta action drama wastes no time in establishing its high stakes, with the trailer immediately delivering tense, cinematic visuals and a gripping narrative tone.
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Set in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta, the story follows men and women where justice is rare and courage comes at a cost. Betrayal, loyalty, and sacrifice shape their lives, while the creeks themselves come alive through sweeping cinematography and tense, intimate shots that make every scene feel charged with danger.
Bucci Franklin stars as Fishbone, connected to both the water and the streets. Sam Dede commands the screen as Selebo, while Sunshine Rosman brings Belema to life, sharing strong on-screen chemistry with Franklin from their To Kill a Monkey days. Haitian-American actor Jimmy Jean-Louis plays John West, Kelechi Udegbe is Shin.
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Fans of To Kill a Monkey will recognize Franklin and Rosman, but here they face a very different world the dangerous, unpredictable Niger Delta. The trailer shows intense action, moody lighting, and constant tension, making the story as much about emotion and visuals as it is about plot.
The Creek is set to hit cinemas nationwide on March 27, 2026, promising a thrilling cinematic experience that combines action, emotional intensity, and visual storytelling.