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In 1958, the late Nigerian novelist, Chinua Achebe wrote the classic novel, Things Fall Apart.
Nigerian-born British thespian, David Oyelowo has disclosed that the novel will be adapted into a series several years after it was originally published.
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Renowned British actor, Idris Elba will play the lead character, Okonkwo in the adaption which is currently in works.
David Oyelowo and Amanda N’Duka will executive produce via Yoruba Saxon. Other executive producers are Ben Forkner, Dayo Ogunyemi and Achebe Masterworks also serve as executive producers. A24 is the studio.
The official logline of the series Things Fall Apart reads “The story follows Okonkwo (Elba), a fearless African warrior and leader, as British colonisers disrupt his world. His struggle to maintain power and tradition becomes a heart-wrenching confrontation, embodying the tension between strength, vulnerability, and adaptability.”
First published in 1958, “Things Fall Apart” has been translated into over 60 languages and is widely considered one of the greatest novels ever written. The novel has won numerous awards, including the Nigerian National Merit Award and the Man Booker International Prize. It is the first book in Chinua Achebe’s African Trilogy, followed by “No Longer at Ease” and “Arrow of God.”
The story has previously been adapted for both film and television, with Pete Edochie portraying Okonkwo in a miniseries.