NETFLIX CONFIRMS SUPACELL WILL HAVE A SECOND SEASON

Netflix has confirmed that the British sci-fi superhero series *Supacell* will return for a second season. Rapman (Andrew Onwubolu), the creator of the show, announced today that the sequel is on its way, following the series’ debut on Netflix in June.

*Supacell* follows the story of five South Londoners who unexpectedly gain extraordinary powers, including superhuman strength, speed, teleportation, premonitions, and flight. Led by Michael Lasaki,they must join forces to save the woman he loves.

Rapman revealed in an exclusive interview with BellaNaija, that he “created Supacell to inspire and raise awareness about sickle cell.” He explained, “I never understood a disease that predominantly hurts black people. So I said, let me do something. Instead of making us weak, let me do something to make us strong.”

The show achieved notable success, maintaining the top position on Netflix’s Top 10 English-language TV charts for six weeks after its release. It attracted 11.8 million views in its first week and 7.1 million views in its second week.

The series stars Tosin Cole, Adelayo Adedayo, Calvin Demba, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Josh Tedeku, Eddie Marsan, Rayxia Ojo, Michael Salami, and Ky-mani Carty.