KWAME WIAFE
AMARI
Actor/ Writer Kwame Wiafe is our lead actor that plays Amari. Kwame is originally from Ghana, West Africa and moved to Newark, New Jersey at an early age where he became fascinated by the television shows and films he was exposed to. Since then, he has always wanted to be involved in that creative space, telling stories through film and television. As he got older, his interests became more specific: helping to accurately portray the image of Black people in the diaspora through different mediums such as film, television etc. With his Ghanaian identity being such an integral part of who he is, Kwame wants to highlight how important it is to have writers and actors who can tell stories from their own land. He is dedicated to spotlighting stories from West Africa and helping to bridge gaps throughout the diaspora.
DANIELLE BANKS
ZENANI
Danielle Banks is a theatrical and commercial actress who most recently can be seen in her role in the ABC airing show, 'The Rookie: Feds'. Previously, she has played roles in award winning short films including 'Environment' which won Best Drama in the Hollywood Film Festival and ‘Cosmic Rift' which won Best Sci-Fi in the Culver City Film Festival. As well as, her first self produced and written digital series entitled ‘PRIME' which earned an Official Selection in the Florida Shorts Festival. She has also appeared in national commercials like Progressive, Toyota, Dairy Queen and Miller Lite. Danielle was thrilled to play the role of Zenani in 'The Order' as it offered a challenging depth she has yet to play in her career and hopes to explore this character even further moving forward!
DAWN ANEADA
AISSA
Dawn Aneada (Pronounced Uh-Need-Uh) is an American SAG actress born April 10th in PG County, MD. Dawn began her acting career very early on in the children's theatre. In 2015, Dawn received a merit scholarship from The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts where acquired her degree in Film & Television Performance.
You may recognize Dawn from Peacock’s “Based On A True Story”, Netflix’s “I Think You Should Leave”, Amazon’s Casting The Net or her recurring feature on season 2 of ABC's hit show, Quantico. However, Dawn is also no stranger to the stage. She most recently appeared in the stage play “Misunderstood” Executive Produced by Morris Chestnut.
But that's not only what makes Dawn such a special talent. Dawn is best known for her action acting. Dawn is trained in mixed martial arts, boxing, professional women's wrestling, hand to hand combat, nunchucks, and swords. In other words, she does all her own stunts!
KEVIN LUKATA
SENSEI
“Born in Belgium and raised in France, I always had a passion for art. I dreamed of pursuing a career in the creative world, but life had different plans for me. Instead of becoming a traditional artist, I found myself stepping into the unpredictable world of professional wrestling.
My journey in the wrestling ring eventually led me to the world of film. I landed my first ever role in the late RL Scott film Champion Road: Arena, and from that moment on, I was hooked. I fell in love with the magic of cinema and the power of storytelling.
Since then, I have had the opportunity to feature in a dozen films and TV series, both in Europe and America. Each project has allowed me to further explore my passion for acting and immerse myself in the world of entertainment.
Through my unique journey from Belgium to France to America, I have discovered that sometimes life takes us on unexpected paths that lead to even greater opportunities. I am grateful for the experiences that have shaped me into the artist I am today, and I look forward to continuing to create and inspire through film and television.”