South African actor Vusi Kunene, who portrayed the character Jack Mabaso, on the soapie Generations, is set to make a long-awaited return to the popular production, reprising a role he made iconic in the 1990s.
Kunene, made his name as the cunning, cold, and calculative Mabasa when the show, now known as Generations: The Legacy, began airing on the small screen.
In a statement, producers of the show announced that Mabaso would be making a return in the middle of August.
“After a prolonged outcry for his return, Generations: The Legacy is ecstatic to announce the return of Vusi Kunene as the iconic supervillain, Jack Mabaso.
“The gloved colossus of South African television can be seen from August 14 2024, coming out of the proverbial shadows to spread his special brand of terror and respect,” the statement read.
In an interview with TshisaLIVE, Kunene said Mabaso was always a character he had always enjoyed portraying.
“I’ve always had a serious passion for Jack. He is the most popular character I have ever played, and bringing him to life has been a pleasure. I’m really going to miss everyone because Generations is like a family.”
Casting director Russel Savadier said the show’s fans can expect a dramatic return by Kunene.
“One of the great lingering questions on Generations: The Legacy is finally getting answered: ‘is he dead, or isn’t he?’
“I’m as delighted as anyone that he’s alive and well, and returning in dramatic fashion to our show. Kunene’s re-entry into our world is going to keep viewers glued to their seats.”
