“Dune” director Denis Villeneuve surprised Babs Olusanmokun with a request for the sequel.
Being a successful actor means more than just being famous or winning awards. It’s when the audience trusts you to add something special to the story. Babs Olusanmokun is one of those actors. He’s known for his intriguing presence and distinctive voice. In Guy Ritchie’s new movie, “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” Olusanmokun plays a key role as an undercover spy during World War II.
This isn’t the first time Olusanmokun and Ritchie have worked together. They collaborated on “Wrath of Man” before. In “Ungentlemanly Warfare,” Olusanmokun’s character helps the Special Operations Executive (SOE) in their mission to stop Nazi U-boats. Though his character is fictional, Olusanmokun found inspiration in real-life stories of Black soldiers who fought in World War I.
In “Dune,” Olusanmokun plays Jamis, a Fremen warrior. Despite having a small role, his character has a big impact on the main character, Paul Atreides. Director Denis Villeneuve appreciated Olusanmokun’s contribution and insisted he be present for a pivotal scene in the sequel, even making a prosthetic mold of his body.
Olusanmokun was also part of the series “Too Old to Die Young,” where he worked with director Nicolas Winding Refn. Refn’s unique style required many takes, but Olusanmokun found the experience rewarding.
“The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” tells a true story about covert operations in World War II. Olusanmokun hopes the film reminds people of the importance of standing up against tyranny and remaining optimistic about the future.