Thapelo Mokoena bags a role in international police drama

Cape Town – Hot on the heels of his great performance in Trackers Thapelo Mokoena has bagged a role in an international police drama.

The Broken Vows actor shared the exciting news on his Instagram: "Bulletproof. The cat's out the bag. It's our time! I am incredibly grateful and proud to be part of this amazing UK series special. I'm forever grateful for this incredible journey in the Arts. Mission Take Africa to the World is well in progress."

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BULLET PROOF 3 ?????????? • The cats out the bag. It’s our time! I am incredibly grateful & proud to be part of this amazing UK series special. • Im forever grateful for this incredible journey in the Arts. Mission Take Africa to the World is well in progress. • I’m starring on the biggest UK cop series along side @ashleywalters, @noelclarke & @vvbrownskin . An absolute honour. The BAD BOYS of the UK are in South Africa! • Thank you to the @skyone family & @vertigo_films for trusting me with this role. • From our amazing #Trackers series opening on @hbo @cinemax in the USA & @zdfmediathek in Germany in a few weeks, to being on day 2 of filming the UK series. God I see You ???? • Clink in the link in bio to read up more about BULLETPROOF .Coming soon• A big thank you to my @boss family for dressing my character on the show. No better fit ???? • The Power of Potential is in Process. A God Dream! #BulletProof #KeepMoving #KeepChasing #ThisIsAfrica #AfriCAN ?????????????

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Dubbed the Bad Boys of the UK, Bulletproof - which airs on Universal TV (DStv 117) - centres on Aaron Bishop (Noel Clarke) and Ronnie Pike (Ashley Walters), two policemen who are best friends and bonded by the same moral code, despite their very different backgrounds.

Set in London, it's a fun, authentic, action-packed ride around the city as Bishop and Pike tackle the bad guys in their own uncompromising style, all while maintaining their friendship, their relationships and taking on ghosts from the past.

Season 2 will see the pair go undercover to infiltrate an international crime empire. 

Thapelo will star in a three part special currently being filmed in South Africa.

Sky Studios said in a release that the series will have more action, car chases, as Bishop and Pike take a thrilling journey into the underworld of Cape Town. 

While the cast and crew are not on set they have been enjoying the sights in the Mother City.

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And Here we go! South Africa ???? .. .. Season 2 of #Bulletproof is on soon and we are already shooting the Specials (For you guys) Big love @ashleywalters and thanks @jaystylist @f4fade for the travelling trims. #BarbersOnTour

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Getting on it. In ???? Trims everywhere.

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Picturesque. ???? I know it looks like we’re not. But we working hard everyday. Little photo op doesn’t hurt though. ??#bulletproof

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Officer Pike ready for duty. Tomorrow we start filming for the #bulletproof specials in South Africa. This is what we have worked and prepped so hard for. Big up my partner in crime @noelclarke . Let’s go!!! AGAIN!!! @skyone @vertigo_films @unstoppableftv @mrf_f4fade @jaystylist

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Compiled by Leandra Engelbrecht.