We’ve better actors – Bob-Manuel Udokwu on Idris Elba playing lead in ‘Things Fall Apart’ series TV Adaptation

Nollywood Veteran Bob-Manuel Udokwu Reacts to Idris Elba Playing Lead in ‘Things Fall Apart’ Series

Nollywood veteran Bob-Manuel Udokwu shared his thoughts on Idris Elba’s casting as Okonkwo in the TV adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s ‘Things Fall Apart.’

In an interview with Channels TV, Udokwu stated that while he has nothing against Elba, Nigeria has top-class actors who could play the role better.

“There are talented actors in Nigeria who understand the story’s origin and can bring Okonkwo to life more authentically,” Udokwu said.

He acknowledged the benefits of collaboration between Nollywood and other film industries, revealing his current project features actors from Bollywood and Hollywood.

Udokwu’s comments come after Variety reported that A24 is developing the series with Elba and Gina Carter as executive producers.

‘Things Fall Apart’ is the first book in Achebe’s African Trilogy, previously adapted into a film and miniseries starring Pete Edochie as Okonkwo.

Key Points:

1. Bob-Manuel Udokwu reacts to Idris Elba’s casting as Okonkwo.
2. Udokwu believes Nigerian actors could play the role better.
3. He supports collaboration between Nollywood and other film industries.
4. The TV adaptation is currently in development at A24.