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Caleb Azumah Nelson to Write and Direct BBC Adaptation of His Debut Novel ‘Open Water’


Caleb Azumah Nelson’s award-winning novel ‘Open Water’ is set to be adapted as an eight-part BBC drama series.

Caleb Azumah Nelson is set to write, direct and executive produce the BBC adaptation of his debut novel “Open Water.” A shared project, photographing and documenting Black creatives in London, draws them into each other’s orbit, but can their burgeoning friendship resist the pull of desire?” “It’s been an absolute joy working alongside Mam Tor, B-Side and the BBC to adapt ‘Open Water’ for the screen,” said Azumah Nelson.

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