WATCH: Renate Stuurman and Richard Lukunku return in the third ‘Happiness’ movie

Renate Stuurman as Princess in “Happiness Is”. Picture: Netflix.

Renate Stuurman as Princess in “Happiness Is”. Picture: Netflix.

Published Sep 26, 2024

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If you’re a fan of the films, “Happiness Is a Four-letter Word” and “Happiness Ever After”, then you will be glad to hear that a new movie is coming.

Netflix dropped the highly-anticipated trailer for “Happiness Is”, the third instalment of the much-loved film franchise.

If the trailer is anything to go by, then viewers are in for a roller-coaster ride of drama, heart matters and unexpected twists.

Richard Lukunku as Leo, Renate Stuurman as Princess and Naledi Shange as Thandi in “Happiness Is”. Picture: Netflix.

Produced by Blingola Media, viewers will see Princess’s (Renate Stuurman) perfect life unravel.

Richard Lukunku reprises his role as Leo. New cast members include “Unseen” actress Gail Mabalane alongside the multi-talented Siv Ngesi, Rosemary Zimu, Anton David Jeftha, Phaphama Nqabeni and O.C. Ujeke.

O.C. Ukeje as Tony, Rosemary Zimu as Fifi and Siv Ngesi as Sabelo in “Happiness Is”. Picture: Netflix.

The third instalment sees Princess’s bestie Tumi (Mabalane), planning the ultimate 40th birthday bash for Princess’s rebirth.

As with the best laid plans, everything goes wrong in days leading up to the big event.

Let’s just say a shocking revelation throws her life into a tailspin, forcing her to face her fears, untangle her emotions and figure out what truly makes her happy.

Renate Stuurman as Princess and Anton Jeftha as Mawethu in “Happiness Is”. Picture: Netflix.

Following the success of “Happiness Ever After”, the latest instalment introduces new creative direction by Naledi Ya Naledi and Nthabiseng Mokoena, while continuing with the narrative that has resonated with audiences since the first film in 2016.

∎ “Happiness Is” premières on Netflix on Friday, October18.

Watch the trailer below.