Nhlanhla Kunene Opens up His Role in ‘Adulting’ Season 2

As anticipation builds for the launch of Adulting season 2 on social media, Nhlanhla Kunene, who portrays Eric on the 18LSDVN Showmax Original, shares insights into his character and his experience on the show.

In the series, Eric is depicted as a rebellious character who dropped out of varsity and turns to carjacking to make ends meet.

Nhlanhla, in preparation for his role, immersed himself in the community, spending time in the “hood” studying individuals with similar life experiences to his character.

In a statement shared with TshisaLIVE, Nhlanhla expressed, “I’ve somewhat become their voice. Society has crippled us as men, making us believe that we can’t openly speak about how we feel because we constantly have to be strong.”

He appreciates the impact of his portrayal, stating, “It’s an honor for me, and I really appreciate that I’m able to heal a lot of people through this character.”

Despite playing a bad boy, Nhlanhla also delves into the role of an “incredible father” to Ncumisa, his daughter with his high school sweetheart. Season 2 explores Eric’s journey as a father, navigating the challenges of raising a teenage girl. Nhlanhla reflects on the emotional intensity of the storyline, emphasizing the struggle to find a balance between street life and fatherhood.

The second season delves into Eric’s healing process after the loss of his baby’s mother and his path forward. Nhlanhla acknowledges the significant lessons he has learned about fatherhood during the series.

He notes, “It taught me that fatherhood is not easy — especially when the mother is not around. Now you’re a single father to a girl child, and there are things you find hard to talk about. It also taught me there’s no formula to parenting.”