Stormzy Launches #Merkyfilm, Stars in Debut Short Big Man

Stormzy Launches #Merkyfilm, Stars in Debut Short Big Man

Entertainment

June 13, 2025

Stormzy has announced he’s launching his own film production company – and will star in its first release.

#Merkyfilm, like the rapper’s other projects #Merkybooks and #MerkyFC, will focus on celebrating black British stories and talent, he says.

Its first project is short film Big Man, directed by Oscar-winning film-maker Aneil Karia, known for projects including The Long Goodbye and Surge.

It’ll be released on YouTube on 18 June and stars Stormzy as a former rap star navigating an uncertain new chapter.

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