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The Young Pope comes to Africa

Showmax has secured the rights to the HBO and Sky Production of The Young Pope, which stars Jude Law and Diane Keaton.

The controversial series was directed by Oscar-winner, Paolo Sorrentino and tells the story of the first American Pope, played by Law, who is depicted as simultaneously hip, mysterious and ultra-conservative.

The Young Pope premiers on Showmaz on 13 April 2017.

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