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 😂

[@MamaTreNiner]

Same, but I'm here for it...RESPECT 🏆🔥🔥🔥

[@analogueoverdigital929]

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

[@ClassE-Therapy]

Isn't it!!

[@Sassycat757]

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

[@Locusto199]

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 👏🔥.

[@jaimefewer6297]

I'm actually shocked that he's British, she a huge fan .

[@sydneybristow1033]

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

[@MamaTreNiner]

Mike is playing an absolutely amazing character as well ..RESPECT!!! 🏆💯🔥🔥🔥

[@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?!? 🏆

[@anatejada1100]

They have to be learning our accents since elementary or something 😂 cuz damn

[@mrralphlaurenqc]

acting school

[@mattdogg65]

Much easier to do an American accent than an American doing a British accent

[@TeresaMom1]

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

[@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.

[@Closinhtown1]

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

[@TheSheila4444]

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

[@paige4128]

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!

[@esparra1014]

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

[@Locusto199]

He’s mine as well. Out of all the criminals who are capable of extreme violence, he’s the one that comes across as level headed and actually smart. Great character, and his performance just elevates it so much more. I hope he starts getting a lot of work from his work as Bunny.

[@MamaTreNiner]

Don't disrespect Mike ... He is an EXCELLENT example what we need Right TF now!!! ✊🏿✊🏽✊️✊🏻💙💙💙

[@cosmodcat]

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

[@docvader82]

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

[@hilarybrownsmith4834]

His testimony of God’s will blessed my life ❤

[@chris45rpm]

He should thank his girlfriend/wife and his own talent, as they are real, unlike 'god'.

[@ClassE-Therapy]

That is a stout, gorgeous man!! 🇿🇼🇨🇲

[@rainbowragans7134]

Yes he's British and bloody amazing 😍 love his character and him 🥰

[@AKayt-nm2yc]

Just found the show a few months ago. He is incredible ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lyndavialet]

Wowwwww I love me some Bunny

[@jamesboston7457]

He is a heck of an actor I really like this guy

[@StreamGawd]

He killed it as Bunny. Im a fan

[@dlpatterson17]

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

[@kojo4230]

What extra were you I’d like to watch back to see if I will spot you

[@ImportantConversations]

He's amazing. Its like watching Denzel in Training day.

[@dianeharris3414]

He is so fine.😍 And that accent 💙

[@sharetac9296]

He is really good as the character Bunny.

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

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.💜

[@Coronaboii88]

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

[@aWienerandaBeaner]

Hes my favorite character in the show.

[@uptownloe6239]

Bunny Is My Dawg Man He Played They Heck Of The Character 💪🏽💪🏽💯

[@bigfern62]

I had no idea he was British...b4 I clicked the video I KNEW he was British lol

[@carolynfager5045]

Bunny is my favorite character! Love MOK

[@davecoffey977]

It's So Cool too hear English accent wouldn't have known shows true talent 👍🇦🇺 Gentleman

[@Tina-th5nk]

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

[@DanaRae-e7y]

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

[@mikhailv67tv]

He’s a tour de force the role he played in Tin Star is brilliant an African Hitman. I just put Witcher on and saw him . Bunny is my favourite character in Mayor of K.

[@teakea5838]

Hes a great actor! I had no idea he was Nigerian...awesome update. I hope to see him a lot more on screen. Great show Tamron.

[@Robert-li4cr]

Tobi is great on this show. One of my favorite Kingstown characters. Amazing actor. Hope to see more of him in the future. His raise to stardom and his faith in God is so inspirational his wife seems like she is such a supportive and strong woman. These are awesome people and God bless them

[@bori1986]

This dude can act when i heard his natural voice i lost it

[@docvader82]

bunny is soooooooo good on this show. One of the couple of most important and intriguing characters.

[@Arnabcdefg_456]

Exceptional actor! MOK great show! Great team of performers!!!!

[@thehotness32]

Yes I love this

[@greenmachine2377]

My guy Bunny 💪🏾💪🏾💯💯

[@neverware767]

Bunny is one of my favorite characters in any TV show next to Mike the Mayor but to hear him speak in his native accent makes his character that much more impressive...

[@yvonnejeffrey3339]

Wow congratulations 🎊

[@penny1262]

Wow that Awesome!!!

[@rajbiswas9077]

Bunny Washington District Attorney got a nice ring to it 😂

[@Mdhjr1108]

Everytime i watch a show and then watch that person on something else and hear the accent it gets me everytime.

[@strawberry-vl8ki]

I just started watching Mayor of Kingstown, the only reason i started watching it is bcoz one very boring nothing to do day i wanted to watch something/anything that i would usually dont watch, picked this show just bcoz i like Jeremy Renner, end up loving both Mike and Bunny's characters💐💐💐

[@MsYes222]

Yessssss Bunny!!!

[@Resident_Legal]

He looks like young Lawrence Fishburne.

[@sheischic77]

Yes Father let your will be done !!!

[@keshadixon776]

He is so awesome on the show I love it

[@pj091373]

So inspiring

[@doyinhassan5250]

This is awesome. I love this. Tobi has made me soooooo proud

[@interest-things2335]

bunny is very effective on portraying a leader of a gang. intelligent, self control, and intimidating character.

[@kingkunte5479]

Love his character big up to Africa

[@DanielConstant00]

Ohhhh the accent caught me off guard lol

[@mrselbac]

Love his humble soul and how he always puts God first.

[@stephaniehenry5617]

You know why I started watching Mayor of kingstowne it's because I respected him Renner so much when he was allowing people to see his recovery letting people know what was going on with his life at the time of his accident as juxtaposed to Jamie Foxx how it was such a game he's dead he's alive he sick he's playing pickleball No he's this and that. It was just like so much drama unnecessarily with him and his family releasing information or not releasing information and I just respected Renner on how his family was letting the public know what was going on especially when you know you have fans and fans care, it's nice to know that your favorite actor or whatever was going on as far as life and death and I felt like Jamie was very disrespectful to his fans and that's my reason why I started watching this show because, I respected the way Renner handled his life or death situation. I know that's kind of crazy for a reason to follow an actor but that was mine and I'm happy I did because I really love this show and yes Bunny is one of my favorite characters but I like Iris too. And actually I like the creator I didn't even know he was the creator but I like his character as well

[@joekelly4]

Bunny is the best. His voice really threw me off.

[@judydolcine2251]

Now that's a MAN! OOOOO!

[@adeleguy909]

#mayorofkingstown 🌠⭐🌠

[@torontostrillest1680]

Love Bunny ❤

[@uptownsfinest1204]

Love me some Bunny ❤

[@viks9759]

Black TV right there LMFAOO

[@johnnego679]

Did not know this mucka was a Naijan British. But then again it doesn't surprise me. Most of the black actors on American TV drama these days are. Lol. He did a great job on Mayor of Kingstown

[@sheriboy_]

You not from England dude you from Nigeria, we need to rise our roots Africa is our motherland. congrats for your great work by the way

[@deemoneyivey7083]

Man that’s my dog great actor when he lose some weight he can start playing more action roles get fit big fella

[@dessy073]

British actors be more American than me on tv shit

[@kalexpo336]

TH is fine

[@georgef1176]

So weird to hear his real accent. Dude can play a dope boy pretty well.

[@TheMrtony7]

BUNNY!!!!!

[@SteveSmith-kd9if]

😂😂😂😂 THE ZOMBIE CROWD WITH THEIR ZOMBIE MASKS, "SMDH"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@zaharatrotter794]

I’m first 🎉

[@6thElementOfHipHop]

I came here to see if he was another British actor playing a black American….Im disappointed, Bunny.

[@MamaTreNiner]

OH SHOOKS I almost lost some RESPECT, with the "CAUSE "GOD" heard my prayers, mess... But I used to be in the sunken place, as well...We live and LEARN at least we SHOULD!!! Far too many "pray" (literally talking to your higher SELF)... *THIS HORRIBLY OPPRESSIVE system of oppression, just loves for us to contribute all things good to "God" all things bad, oh that has to be the "devil"... Making the masses think that they must not be praying hard enough, or they're pray circle just is big enough, git children believing that they suffer because of a lack of "faith, or the result of some bad behavior (the worst one "you're being tested" ... Please do the best that you can to Decrease the habits of giving credit to "God"... Religion : A man-made construct to keep us in a child-like state of fear, complacency, subservience and submission...If that's what you need to be your best self, go right ahead, sometimes the calm, that you develop can be therapeutic...But at least Teach the children the FACTS,...RESPECT *Far too many will starve to death waiting/praying for food, instead of admitting that if they didn't become Proactive and positively, at least TRY to create BETTER Conditions for ourselves and future generations...Even "God" would say WHAT Y'all U waiting WAITING FOR, I'm always within you, you waiting generations... Get off the sidelines (if you're not already) and #VoteBlue while we still have that right!!! FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL THINK US MAD, if we don't do the best that you can to leave things better then we found them...✊🏿✊🏽✊️✊🏻💙💙💙❤️

[@theexpandingmane1768]

another tether…of course WTF 😒

[@warfarenotwarfair5655]

I could tell he was a foreign actor as his accident would go from black American to sounding more general American. It's best to use actual black Americans as they gave unique speech patterns learned in the South.

[@adamzeal]

and how do you know real life Bunny doesn’t switch from Black to regular American accents? Plus, acting is so layered and so intricate you should know there’s so much to a character than their accent. We all love Bunny, irrespective of where he is from

[@hulkmad27]

It's crazy because the boys made fun of this type of stuff a trains life story.