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Idris Elba to Star in ‘Things Fall Apart’ TV Series From A24, Elba’s 22Summers, David Oyelowo (EXCLUSIVE)


A TV series adaptation of Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" is in development at A24 with Idris Elba attached to star and executive produce

A TV series adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart” is in development at A24 with Idris Elba attached to star and executive produce, Variety has learned exclusively. The official description of “Things Fall Apart” states it is the “story of Okonkwo (Elba), one of literature’s most iconic characters—a fearless African warrior and leader who is resolute about preserving his people and culture. His fierce resolve, a fatal flaw in the face of unstoppable change, makes him an unforgettable character, embodying the tension between strength, vulnerability and adaptability.”

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