He is part of the most envied bromance on the big screen at the moment.
Together with his three friends on Adulting, he has become a force to be reckoned with.
When he spoke to Drum at the launch of the drama series in March, Thabiso Rammusi was happy and excited to have people watch him play the role of Mpho, the only married man in his group of friends who are painting Joburg red.
He also added that he’s grateful for the biggest break in his acting career.
With the second season now in its second episode, Thabiso speaks about his life continuing to change for the better.
How did the success of the first season change your life?
Adulting is nothing short of a blessing; it’s really changed my life. We didn’t think it was going to be at this level. The love I’ve been getting is just on another level; walking in the streets is not the same anymore. Every place you walk in, people start noticing and talking. That’s been challenging for me because I’m a family man in real life but the love has been amazing.
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How did being a family man in real life help you in this role?
I have kids, which made it easy for me to connect with the kids I’m acting with on set, to get them to relax, to find chemistry. Even with Lungile Duma, who plays Zithulele, I felt like the relationship part was easier to portray since I’m married in real life.
What’s it like working with Lungile Duma?
She’s so amazing as an actress. She’s not afraid to play, which is one of the most important things in acting. We have an amazing working relationship.
How’s Mpho’s marriage this season?
I’d say viewers should look out for the return of somebody in his life. That’s all I can say, without spoilers.
As a married man yourself, what lessons have you learnt from Mpho?
Mpho has taught me to be honest. He’s taught me to be open and have more conversations with my wife. I think it’s when communication breaks down that everything falls apart. If there’s something that’s bothering you, speak to your partner. When I look at Mpho’s life, I realise that the amount of lies he keeps on telling becomes a burden to him and brings a strain into his marriage.
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Do you think married men should be friends with gents that are not married?
I’m glad you asked me that question because I was having a similar conversation with someone about this. They say, ‘Birds of a feather flock together’.
So you need to have married friends when you’re married, because we get to relate to each other and speak the same language. When it comes to marital conversations, we are able to help each other and share advice, but it’s different when you have friends who aren’t married.
One thing we must know is that no one is immune to influence. You’re an average of the three people you hang around with. Even Mpho gets influenced by the gents.
What are you most excited about for this season?
The story. With Adulting S2, we are diving deeper into our characters to truly grasp who these guys are and what really motivates them. This season Mpho has so many layers.
