In a surprising turn of events, TikTok sensation Khaby Lame is set to make his feature film debut in an international spy comedy titled “00Khaby,” according to Variety. The Senegalese-born Italian influencer, who boasts a staggering 162 million followers on TikTok, will take on the role of a food delivery rider recruited by the CIA in a plot that spans Italy, the U.S., Monte Carlo, Dubai, and France’s Côte d’Azur.
The film’s synopsis promises a mix of action and comedy, with Lame portraying a JustEat rider turned clumsy secret agent. Tasked with misleading enemy secret services, he finds himself entangled with arms traffickers, steals DNA samples, and navigates a complicated personal life involving a jealous Italian Chinese girlfriend and her annoying little brother. The climax? Foiling World War III.
Produced by Marco Belardi, known for his work on Italy’s megahit “Perfect Strangers,” the screenplay for “00Khaby” is crafted by Italian writers Nicola Guaglianone and Roberto Marchionni. Belardi is gearing up for an international production, with talks underway with a prominent director.
Lame, who recently reached a significant milestone by attending the Grammy Awards on Feb. 4, is set to be a visible presence at the Super Bowl on Feb. 12 as part of a strategic marketing campaign. While in the U.S., Lame plans to hone his acting skills and perfect his English.
In a statement, the 23-year-old expressed his excitement about pursuing acting, emphasizing his dedication to deepening his acting and language studies for the film. Lame is leaving no stone unturned, even incorporating physical training to perform his action scenes without the need for a stuntman.
Interestingly, Lame teased an upcoming meeting with a Hollywood star in Los Angeles next month, fueling rumors that it might be none other than Will Smith. Sources suggest that Smith has booked Lame for a cameo in an unspecified upcoming film.
Khaby Lame’s rise to fame is nothing short of remarkable. From a former factory worker laid off in March 2020 to a TikTok superstar, he has diversified into various entertainment realms. He served as a juror on “Italia’s Got Talent” last year, ventured into the gaming world with a character in “Fortnite,” and established ties with the fashion industry through a partnership with Hugo Boss.
As Lame embarks on this new chapter in Hollywood, fans eagerly await to see if his universal humor translates seamlessly onto the big screen. “00Khaby” is poised to be a thrilling and comedic adventure, marking a significant milestone in the multifaceted career of this internet sensation turned actor.