Idris Elba will star in Things Fall Apart

Hijack actor Idris Elba has landed his next role. Elba will star in the series adaptation of Things Fall Apart, based on the novel by Chinua Achebe. According to Variety, the series has not yet been committed. The story has previously been adapted into a film and a miniseries.



The series is the "story of Okonkwo (Elba, photo), one of literature's most iconic characters - a fearless African warrior and leader determined to preserve his people and culture. When British colonizers disrupt his world, Okonkwo's battle to maintain power and tradition culminates in a heartbreaking confrontation.

His fierce determination, 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 at a later date.