A24 and Idris Elba's 22Summers adapting 'Things Fall Apart'

A24 and Idris Elba’s 22Summers have set a series adaptation of Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart, starring Elba.

Elba will produce under his 22Summers banner along with producing partner Gina Carter. David Oyelowo and Amanda N’Duka will executive produce under Oyelowo’s Yoruba Saxon banner, alongside Ben Forkner, Dayo Ogunyemi and Achebe Masterworks. 

Things Fall Apart is the story of Okonkwo, a fearless African warrior and leader who is resolute about preserving his people and culture. As British colonisers disrupt his world, Okonkwo’s struggle to maintain power and tradition spirals into a heart-wrenching confrontation.

Things Fall Apart has been translated into over 60 languages and has been read and studied by millions of people around the world. It has been a significant influence on literature, culture, and social thought not only in Africa but also globally.

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