Christine Horn, a seasoned actress and career coach, known for her work in projects like Snowfall, The Fallout, “Black-ish” and many more, shines as Dianne in the hit coming-of-age drama, “Classified.”
“Classified” follows 15-year-old Ella (Imani Pullum), a student in Oakland, California. Arrested at a protest and facing serious jail time, Ella avoids incarceration thanks to her stepmother, Dianne (Christine Horn), who has connections in high places. As part of the deal, Ella must leave her home in California and spend the remainder of her secondary education with her father (Sule Rimi) and Dianne in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ella’s world is turned upside down as she navigates a very different reality than the one she has known.
“Classified” is a series created and written by Kagiso Lediga, director of the films Catching Feelings and Wizard, and other TV series. With writing by Camilo Saloojee, Karabo Lediga, Nomawonga Khumalo, Meja L. Shoba, & Christopher Steenkamp. With episodes directed by Kagiso Lediga, Tebogo Malope, Karabo Lediga. Made by Skybound Galactic in partnership with Diprente. Exec produced by Kagiso Lediga, Tamsin Andersson, Robert Kirkman, David Alpert, Rick Jacobs, Sean & Bryan Furst.
“Classified” stars Imani Pullum as Ella Gardner; Christine Horn as Dianne Sule Rimi as Gabe; Nicola Nothnagel as Greta; Paballo Koza as Lolo; Victor Makgati as Noko; Shuwa as Dawoud; Omhle Tshabalala as Kwame; Mila Rayne as Gwyn; Matt Blerk as Jonas; Luyanda Zwane as Amina; Kelly Damon as Nazli; Neels Clasen as Wynand
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