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Idris Elba (Hijack, above) has landed his next role. The actor will star in the latest series adaptation of Things Fall Apart, a novel by Chinua Achebe. The story has previously been adapted into a film and a miniseries. According to Variety, the series is not yet attached to an outlet.

The series 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. As British colonizers disrupt his world, Okonkwo’s struggle to maintain power and tradition spirals into a heart-wrenching confrontation.

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.”

Additional details about the series will be announced later.

What do you think? Have you read this novel? Will you watch the series when it eventually arrives?