Renowned actor Van Vicker has revealed why he did not participate in Lil Win’s film A Country Called Ghana despite initially being considered for the lead role of a British colonial master.
In an interview with Hello FM, Van Vicker explained that his commitment to education was a critical factor in his decision.
He was informed that he would need to be on set for a month.
Given his academic commitments at the time, Van Vicker proposed a condensed schedule of 10 days for his scenes.
“I was approached by Fii Frank Garbin, who wanted me to play the role that Ramsey Nouah eventually took.
When I learned that I would need to be on set for a month, I explained that I couldn’t commit to such a prolonged duration because I was in school,” Van Vicker said.
He further explained that his fees would increase with the required days, raising concerns about whether the production could afford the extended commitment.
“I suggested ten days as a compromise, understanding that extending beyond that would significantly raise my fees, and I wasn’t sure if the company could accommodate that.”
Van Vicker’s proposal was ultimately rejected, as the production team indicated that the 10-day schedule would not align with their timeline.
However, Van Vicker was surprised to learn that Ramsey Nouah, brought in from Nigeria, completed his scenes in just ten days—precisely the timeframe Van Vicker had initially proposed.
“I was surprised to see Ramsey Nouah complete the role in 10 days. I had suggested the same duration, but it was turned down.
I was open to negotiation and wasn’t refusing the job outright. A compromise could have been reached,” Van Vicker said.
The role ultimately went to Ramsey Nouah, who completed his work in the time Van Vicker suggested.
Despite the outcome, Van Vicker remains open to future collaborations and negotiations on similar projects.
