Mayor Of Kingstown’s Tobi Bamtefa On The Casting Call That Changed His Life

Actor Tobi Bamtefa is one of the stars in the Paramount+ series “Mayor of Kingstown.” The British Nigerian actor sits down with Tamron in our episode titled “Twist of Fate” to talk about his Hollywood journey, and Tobi also opens up about costar Jeremy Renner’s miraculous recovery after nearly losing his life in a snowplow accident.


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[jintermont]

After seeing him speak in his natural voice, what he does on the show is absolutely mind blowing, I'm literally having a hard time processing it 😂

[analogueoverdigital]

My man BUNNY killing it in MOK. I love this show. Completely addicted. He's a natural actor.

[Sassycat]

This interview made me teary eyed. I love his character Bunny. There is nothing like praying man 🙏

[sydneybristow]

Bunny is one of the best characters on MOK by far. Love him!!

[TheSheila]

He is so good on the show now we all need to continue to pray for Jeremy.

[cosmodcat]

This show is explosive, raw and gritty. Looking forward to watch every episode. Bunny's hardcore.

[Locusto]

Tobi is GREAT as Bunny in MOK. I’d never seen him before and he’s easily one of the best characters. His American accent is on point too, never would’ve guess he was from the UK 👏🔥.

[bullmilk]

Tobi Bamtefa's Bunny is hands down my favorite character on Mayor of Kingstown. There are a lot of parallels between MoK and The Wire, and he is a standout performer in much the same way as Idris Elba. The spiderweb between law enforcement and street gangs, with the similarities in behaviors is eerily similar. Well done and hopefully Kingstown is a launching pad for further successes for this gentleman.

[esparra]

Bunny is my favorite character on the show. Hearing his story is amazing so happy for him!

[paige]

Too true! Now if his parents were lawyers, he would’ve run immediately to Hollywood, but since his were actors, he ran to law school 😂. Never fails. I can’t believe how British actors perfect American accents. Amazing!

[TeresaMom]

What a great guy. His American accent is spot on in Mayor of Kingstown because I had no idea that he was English.

[RobBeatdownBrown]

I wanted to throw somethin’ at my TV while watching MOK after finding out Bunny was a Brit 🇬🇧 HOW do these British actors crush these American roles so hard?!? 🏆

[Closinhtown]

Had no idea he was British until I saw him in a British show that I'm watching. Amazing actor.

[hilarybrownsmith]

His testimony of God’s will blessed my life ❤

[dlpatterson]

Was able to be a extra on season 2 and he is truly a genuine guy and gifted actor …. I’ll forever root for him to succeed

[michaeld.williamsiii]

You never know, what someone has endured or gone through, to reach and be where they are. This was so moving and deeply inspiring, thank you Tamron.💜

[DanaRae-ey]

I am obsessed with Mayor of Kingstown one of the best series I have ever watched, everything Taylor touches turns to gold. Looking forward to new seasons, notice plural

[Tina-thnk]

Mayor of Kingstown would have to be hands down the best show I have ever watched. Every episode you don’t expect what is going to happen & is fresh and new. Jeremy Renner & Tobi Bamtefa are superb actors, geniuses really. Please, please let there be a 4th, 5th, 6th season and please make the 4th season happen soon. I just finished watching the whole series & I want more episodes to watch asap please. The whole cast are amazing actors & the writer of the show I applaud you- keep writing. Please. Everyone get behind it & advocate for a 4th season & please start filming as soon as possible. If you haven’t watched it you are missing out & I suggest you make watching it your priority. Tina

[docvader]

wTF?!?! This British accent. I had no idea. Plus he was a lawyer? Or educated as one at least. What a story.

[Coronaboii]

Big fan of this guy now. Love his character. Glad to see that he’s also a believer 🙏🏽✝️ rooting for him 💪🏽