The Black Panther stars’ project has received a straight-to-series order at HBO Max. The forthcoming streaming service has given the limited series a 10-episode order. 

“Americanah has sparked a cultural phenomenon and is revered by fans around the world. It has affected me deeply as one of the most moving, socially relevant and romantic stories of our time,” said Sarah Aubrey, head of original content at HBO Max. “With exceptional talent like Lupita and Danai in front of and behind the camera, this series will give viewers a uniquely heartfelt and unforgettable experience.”

Penning the adaption is Gurira. She will also take on show-running for the very first time. Nyong’o is set to star in what will be her first role in an American TV series and both will executive produce.

Americanah joins HBO Max’s roster of scripted originals that also includes a Gossip Girl reboot, The Flight Attendant, Tokyo Vice, and Love Life. 

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The project is still in its infancy and no director or writer has yet been appointed and Nyong’o is set to play Noah’s mother.

The project has been described as a detail of Noah’s experiences growing up in Apartheid South Africa and it is also a love letter to his mother.

Noah who is of mixed heritage has a black mother and a white father at a time in which relations between people of different races in South Africa was outlawed in the country.

Noah’s relationship with his mother forms a key part of the book. During the Apartheid years in South Africa, Noah’s mother had to conceal him in order to prevent him from being taken by police.

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The Black Panther stars’ project has received a straight-to-series order at HBO Max. The forthcoming streaming service has given the limited series a 10-episode order. 

“Americanah has sparked a cultural phenomenon and is revered by fans around the world. It has affected me deeply as one of the most moving, socially relevant and romantic stories of our time,” said Sarah Aubrey, head of original content at HBO Max. “With exceptional talent like Lupita and Danai in front of and behind the camera, this series will give viewers a uniquely heartfelt and unforgettable experience.”

Penning the adaption is Gurira. She will also take on show-running for the very first time. Nyong’o is set to star in what will be her first role in an American TV series and both will executive produce.

Americanah joins HBO Max’s roster of scripted originals that also includes a Gossip Girl reboot, The Flight Attendant, Tokyo Vice, and Love Life. 

The post Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira to Star in New HBO Max Series appeared first on Entertainment For Us.

The project is still in its infancy and no director or writer has yet been appointed and Nyong’o is set to play Noah’s mother.

The project has been described as a detail of Noah’s experiences growing up in Apartheid South Africa and it is also a love letter to his mother.

Noah who is of mixed heritage has a black mother and a white father at a time in which relations between people of different races in South Africa was outlawed in the country.

Noah’s relationship with his mother forms a key part of the book. During the Apartheid years in South Africa, Noah’s mother had to conceal him in order to prevent him from being taken by police.

The post Lupita Nyong’o to star in film adaptation of Trevor Noah’s memoir appeared first on Entertainment For Us.