Akintola disclosed this in an interview with The Punch where he spoke on how he has managed to stay relevant in the profession for decades.
said: The role of an actor is to play a role, no role is less than an actor. As a true artist, he must accept all challenges. As an actor, I pride myself on my ability to interpret different characters. Actors are the tools that the director uses to tell the story. ”
The aspiring actor was also asked about the models he considered before taking on the role in the film and he said that he made his decision based on the character after reading the letter.