Americanah (miniseries)
| Americanah | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie |
| Written by | Danai Gurira |
| Directed by | Chinonye Chukwu |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Cinematography | Adrian Peng Correia |
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| Network | HBO Max |
Americanah is an upcoming drama miniseries based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. It is set to premiere on HBO Max.
Premise
A young Nigerian couple contend with the struggles of their lives as they establish different lives in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Cast
- Lupita Nyong'o as Ifemelu
- Zackary Momoh as Obinze
- Uzo Aduba as Aunty Uju
- Corey Hawkins as Blaine
- Tireni Oyenusi as Dike
Production
The project was initially set up as a film in June 2014, with Lupita Nyong'o starring in and producing the film.[1] In December 2014, David Oyelowo was cast in the film.[2]
However, no further development on the project was announced until September 2019, when it was repurposed into a 10 episode miniseries to air on HBO Max. Nyong'o was still set to star and produce, with Danai Gurira writing the series.[3] Zackary Momoh and Uzo Aduba were cast in December.[4][5] Corey Hawkins and Tireni Oyenusi were added in January 2020, with Chinonye Chukwu hired to direct the first two episodes of the series.[6][7][8]
Filming is set to begin in March 2020, and will shoot in London and various parts of Africa as well as the United States.[9]
References
- ^ The Deadline Team (June 5, 2014). "Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong'o Set To Produce And Star In 'Americanah'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (December 15, 2014). "David Oyelowo to Star With Lupita Nyong'o in 'Americanah' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 13, 2019). "Lupita Nyong'o Headlines 'Americanah' Limited Series Based On Book For HBO Max, Danai Gurira Writing, Plan B Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (December 17, 2019). "Zackary Momoh To Star Opposite Lupita Nyong'o In 'Americanah' Limited Series On HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (December 17, 2019). "'Orange Is the New Black' Star Uzo Aduba Joins Lupita Nyong'o in HBO Max Series 'Americanah' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ Porter, Rick (January 14, 2020). "Corey Hawkins Joins Lupita Nyong'o in HBO Max's 'Americanah'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (January 29, 2020). "HBO Max's 'Americanah' Casts Tireni Oyenusi; Kerri Medders Joins Amazon's 'Panic'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (January 15, 2020). "'Clemency' Director Chinonye Chukwu To Helm First Two Episodes Of Lupita Nyong'o HBO Max Series 'Americanah' – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ Welch, Rebecca (October 23, 2019). "The 'Americanah' Adaptation Starring Lupita Nyong'o Is Filling out Its Cast". Backstage. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
External links
- Americanah at IMDb
