Hollyword actor, David Oyelowo set to co-star with Lupita Nyong'o in the movie adaptation of Chimamanda's Americanah

When news that Lupita Nyong’o had gotten the film rights for Chimamanda's Americanah to be adapted as a movie broke, a lot of book lovers including myself, were excited.

Considering that Chimamanda's last book that was adopted into a movie was such a huge success. Fans of the author are more excited about the cast of the upcoming movie.

David Oyelowo, British actor of Nigerian descent was just included to the cast of the movie. Having already secured a Golden Globe nomination for his work in “Selma, David is popularly known for his supporting roles in movies such as Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Middle of Nowhere, Lincoln, and garnered praise for portraying Louis Gaines in The Butler.

 

Based on Chimamanda novel, the story follows a pair of young Nigerian immigrants who face a lifetime of struggle while their relationship endures. The novel centres on two young Nigerians, Ifemelu and Obinze, who are separated after falling in love, David is likely to be casted as Obinze, though his role in Americanah is yet to be known.

The project is said to be produced by Brad Pitt through his Plan B production banner along with Nyong’o and Andrea Calderwood. Plan B produced “Selma,” David is said to be trilled to be working with Plan B again after having such a good experience working with them while filming “Selma”.

 

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