Allan Mustafa
- Actor and writer
Press clippings Page 4
People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan review
A Kuruptingly good comedy.
Dulcie Pearce, The Sun, 20th August 2021Allan Mustafa: 'Everything I did, I failed at'
As the beloved BBC pirate radio series leaps onto the big screen, its co-creator talks about his David Brent obsession, his journey from wayward teen to Bafta-winning telly phenomenon and why Kurupt FM's American version never worked out...
Louis Chilton, The Independent, 19th August 2021People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan review
Fails to deliver on its eastern promise.
Damon Smith, The Irish News, 19th August 2021People Just Do Nothing film is a fun misadventure
Like every other movie spin-off, People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan is for people who can't get enough of these characters. Even in a story that feels like Spinal Tap lite, their antics will ensure the fanbase will get what they paid for.
James Luxford, City AM, 18th August 2021PJDN stars hit out at lack of diversity in media
Asim Chaudhry and Allan Mustafa say much of comedy still dominated by white, middle-class people.
Kevin Rawlinson, The Guardian, 17th August 2021People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan review
Although it's largely one for the fans, there are enough explainers to allow newbies to get quickly up to speed.
Emma Simmonds, The List, 16th August 2021Allan 'Seapa' Mustafa and Hugo Chegwin interview
"Will there be more People Just Do Nothing? Never say never."
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 14th August 2021People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan review
The first big-screen outing for Kurupt FM is a worthy follow-up to the brilliance of the TV series.
Patrick Cremona, Radio Times, 13th August 2021People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan interview
"We take credit for Brentford being in the Premier League".
James Mottram, i Newspaper, 13th August 2021People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan review
A film version of People Just Do Nothing was in the pipeline a while before filming began in 2019. Sensibly and strategically, the show's creators chose to embark on the big screen follow-up when, at the end of the fifth series of the mockumentary sitcom, the Kurupt FM characters went their separate ways.
Francis Nash, The Upcoming, 13th August 2021