One of South Africa's best-selling novels Spud will soon be on the big screen.

Spud, based on John van de Ruit's best-selling novel, will make its worldwide premiere in Johannesburg on 13 November.

The movie was filmed at the exclusive boys' school Michaelhouse in the KZN Midlands earlier this year.

British actor John Cleese will join the local cast and crew and author van de Ruit for the Johannesburg premiere. Additional premieres will also take place in Cape Town on 17 November and in Durban on 19 November.

“All of us who have read SPUD now have the opportunity to relive the side-splitting adventures of the Crazy 8 on the big screen. Once again, MTN is proud to be associated with these prestigious South African events. We are passionate about supporting South African talent, and SPUD gives us another opportunity to do so.” says Megan Ashman, General Manager at MTN.

The movie also features Troye Sivan as Spud and model Tanit Phoenix as Eve.