Van der Merwe about to hit the big screen in a big way
The man at the centre of almost of every Afrikaans joke - ever - is about the hit the big screen!
The producers of the movie Van der Merwe have released the first official trailer of the much-anticipated film, starring comedian Rob van Vuuren.
Producers Bruce Lawley, Bruce MacDonald, Craig Jones and Murray MacDonald say they wanted to tell the story of the underdog.
"I had the best time shooting Van Der Merwe! What an experience. An unforgettable opportunity to play an iconic South African character. I think people are going to have a great laugh seeing Van come to life and I hope they also connect with the heart I tried to imbue the character with. I loved playing him and I hope they love watching him," says Rob.
The film's plot centres around Van's daughter, Marike, who returns home from a gap year in England with a new fiancé, George, a British medical student.
Not only does Van have to come to terms with the fact that his daughter is marrying an Englishman, but he is also pressured by his bossy, traditional father to put an end to the relationship.
This puts Van in a precarious situation, as he must either risk the wrath of his father by condoning the wedding, or obey his father and risk losing his daughter.